CAD Draftsperson

Teknion-Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company-paid pension plan

Group RRSP plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Teknion Custom Solutions in Calgary seeks a skilled CAD Draftsperson with AutoCAD 2D/3D and Solidworks expertise. You will create complete production drawing packages, shop drawings, and design concepts within the Engineering team, liaising with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure accurate, compliant documentation.

Key tools include Construct 15 (lmos), Insight, and IMOS; experience with nesting software and CNC optimization is a plus. Strong reading of drawings and BOMs is essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, or drafting.
• 5+ years Solidworks and AutoCAD 2D/3D experience.
• 5+ years drafting and detailing experience.
• AutoCAD and Solidworks certifications preferred.
• Experience with Construct 15 (lmos) is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Solidworks PDM and BOMs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create complete production drawing packages under CAD/CAM guidance.
• Develop shop drawings and design concepts for manufacturing.
• Ensure drawings meet ECN, ISO, Teknion standards.
• Support production output with Construct 15, Insight, and IMOS software.
• Generate product symbols and installation guides for catalogs.
• Assist in nesting and panel saw optimization software.
• Upgrade and test software; liaise with manufacturing for accuracy.
• Coordinate with suppliers to reflect manufacturing capabilities on drawings.
• Quality-control drawing information by reviewing peers' work.
• Update CAD database and retire obsolete drawings.

Skills

Solidworks

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Drafting & detailing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reading drawings & BOMs

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, or related drafting discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Construct 15 (lmos)

Insight

IMOS

Solidworks PDM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a skilled CAD Draftsperson with proven expertise in both AutoCAD 2D and 3D modeling? Do you excel at converting design specifications into precise manufacturing documents with efficiency? Join Teknion Custom Solutions, a leading wood office furniture manufacturer in Calgary.

The CAD Draftsperson is responsible for the timely and accurate creation of the complete production drawing package. This role will work within the Engineering team to complete design concepts and create shop drawings, while liaising with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure proper processes and specifications are captured.

Key Responsibilities

• Work at the direction of the CAD/CAM Manager to complete design concepts, presentation drawings, shop drawings, and work order packages for manufacturing.
• Ensure that all drawings created meet the requirements of the ECN process, ISO, Teknion standards, and other process standards.
• Support in managing Insight, Construct 15, and Imos software to maintain and improve manufacturing output, including optimizing Machine Configuration Files (MCF) for CNC machines.
• Assist in software programs (Construct 15 / lmos, Insight, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Microsoft Office programs) used to generate product symbols and install guides for product catalogues.
• Support in the development and integration of new software to enhance the engineering process for manufacturing (e.g., nesting software, panel saw optimizer).
• Assist in software upgrades, enhancements, customization, and testing.
  Liaise and support manufacturing, ensuring the proper manufacturing process is captured on drawings.
• Liaise with suppliers for product specifications as required, ensuring the drawing reflects supplier manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide quality control of drawing information by checking the work of others on the Engineering team.
• Update existing CAD database and obsolete/out-of-date drawings for maintenance.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Design, or a related drafting discipline.
• 5+ years of Solidworks and AutoCAD 2D and 3D experience.
• 5+ years of drafting and detailing experience.
• AutoCAD Certification and Solidworks Certification (CSWP or above) preferred.
• 2020 Construct 15 (lmos) experience is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Solidworks PDM system.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and manufacturing BOMs.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative team attitude.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive, company-paid benefits package.
• Generous company-paid pension plan and Group RRSP plan.
• Excellent work environment, culture, and supportive coworkers.

By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion's employment policies.