CAD Designer

Gentec Equipment Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable equipment manufacturing company in Ontario is seeking a CAD Designer to produce detailed models and drawings. The position requires proficiency in SolidWorks and a strong understanding of drafting standards. Candidates will work on various design tasks in a collaborative environment and gain exposure to the full product lifecycle. This full-time position offers meaningful projects with direct industry impact.

Benefits

Mentorship and exposure to the full product lifecycle

Collaborative, growth-oriented work environment

Meaningful projects with tangible industry impact

Qualifications

• Proficient with SolidWorks, including Sheet Metal, Weldments, Assemblies.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and welding symbols.
• Self-driven with good time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed SolidWorks models and drawings.
• Maintain and apply custom properties in SolidWorks files.
• Support engineers by updating BOMs and part documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks

Drafting standards understanding

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Completion of 2 year college program in drafting or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

CAD Designer – Gentec Equipment

Location: Orléans, ON

Employment Type: Full-Time

At Gentec Equipment Inc., we specialize in premium-quality attachments and parts for heavy equipment, offering exceptional value and robust performance to our North American clients. With a commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction, we proudly design and manufacture products that support industries from construction to agriculture.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a CAD Designer to join our team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate in computer aided design and drafting and eager to apply their technical skills in a dynamic, real-world manufacturing environment. You’ll gain valuable experience by contributing to the development of our product lines, including standard and custom attachments.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed SolidWorks models and drawings of standard and custom parts.
• Work on various design tasks involving: Excavator Buckets, Excavator Thumbs, Excavator Rakes and Product Renderings for internal and promotional use.
• Maintain and apply custom properties in SolidWorks files.
• Create drawings in adherence to industry-standard drafting practices, including welding symbols, GD&T, and dimensioning standards.
• Support engineers by updating BOMs and part documentation.
• Work independently while maintaining accuracy and design integrity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient with SolidWorks, with experience in: Sheet Metal, Weldments, Assemblies, Renderings, Custom Properties
• Solid understanding of drafting standards and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Self-driven with good time management and communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Completion of 2 year college program in drafting or equivalent

What We Offer

• Mentorship and exposure to the full product lifecycle.
• Meaningful projects with tangible industry impact.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person