CAD (computer-aided design) technologist

Parklane; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Free parking

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering orPersonal

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Travel insurance

Job summary

Parklane is seeking an experienced drafting engineer to prepare engineering designs and drawings, and to read blueprints to determine work requirements. The role involves creating 2-D CAD drawings and 3-D models using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3–5 years of relevant work, and the ability to collaborate with clients, engineers and production specialists in a hybrid Oakville, Ontario setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in drafting or a related field.
• Proficiency with CAD software and reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Train new drafting personnel
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• Write technical reports
• Write specifications
• Estimate costs and materials
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
• Examine drawings for conformity and errors
• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
• Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
• Create two-dimensional (2-D) drawings with computer-aided design (CAD)
• Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD)

Skills

CAD drafting

2-D drawings

3-D modeling

Word processing

MS Office

Spreadsheet

Internet

Desktop applications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Train new drafting personnel
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• Write technical reports
• Write specifications
• Estimate costs and materials
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
• Examine drawings for conformity and errors
• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
• Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
• Create two-dimensional (2-D) drawings with computer-aided design (CAD)
• Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• Desktop applications
• Word processing software
• Database software
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Inventor
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance