CAD (computer-aided design) specialist - drafting

Brenco Industries Ltd.; Delta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A metal fabrication company in Delta is seeking a Mechanical Drafter with expertise in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS. The ideal candidate will develop design sketches, read blueprints, and possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. This full-time position requires 3-5 years of relevant experience and offers health benefits, life insurance, and paid time off.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with metal product fabrication.
• Experience with drafting and design technologies.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Develop and prepare design sketches.
• Consult with clients to establish product requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD Certification

SOLIDWORKS Certification

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Mechanical engineering
• Mechanical drafting and mechanical drafting CAD/CADD
• Drafting/design engineering technologies/technicians, other
• Engineering design
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Interior
  
  

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Metal product fabrication industry
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• Prepare contracts and tenders
• Write specifications
• Estimate costs and materials
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
• Inspect finished products for proper functioning
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Provide customer service
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AutoCAD Certification
• SOLIDWORKS Certification
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Metal
  
  

Type of drafting

• Shop drawings
  
  

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• Desktop applications
• Word processing software
• Mail server software
• Project management software
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks software
• MS Office
  
  

Area of work experience

• Fabrication
  
  

Type of industry experience

• Metal fabrication
  
  

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Drafting
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
  
  

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
  
  

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  
  

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)