CAD Technician (Aerospace)

Tronosjet Maintenance; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tronosjet Maintenance in Charlottetown, PEI, is seeking an Aerospace CAD Technician to translate engineer designs into precise technical drawings for aircraft production.

You will prepare and modify drawings, verify dimensions and tolerances, and collaborate with engineers, production teams and QA to ensure manufacturability. Proficiency in SolidWorks is essential; basic Fusion 360 is a plus. Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada to be eligible for this role.

Qualifications

• Educational background in engineering and/or design.
• Attention to detail is crucial for accurate drawings.
• Ability to interpret drawings and perform basic math.
• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance stack-up.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify technical drawings for manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly.
• Update CAD models and drawings based on design changes.
• Collaborate with engineers, production teams, and quality assurance personnel.
• Maintain organized CAD files and documentation.

Skills

CAD software

GD&T

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering/design qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

Tronosjetis seeking anAerospace CAD Technicianto join our team in Charlottetown, PEI. In this position, you will play a crucial role in converting designs created by our Engineers into precise technical drawings, essential for the manufacturing of aircraft.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Drawings: Create and modify technical drawings for manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly. Maintain drawing accuracy, dimensions, and tolerances. Ensure compliance with industry/company drafting standards and procedures. Update and revise CAD models and drawings based on design changes or engineering feedback.

Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, production teams, and quality assurance personnel to ensure that designs are feasible and meet required specifications.

Use of CAD Software: Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software is essential, to produce and modify designs. CAD software is Solidworks for making 3D model and 2D drawing, basic Fusion 360 is helpful.

Documentation: Complete records for every aspect of the design process, ensuring that all specifications are accurately captured for production. Organise and maintain CAD files, versions, and revisions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Educational Background: A qualification in engineering and/or design is required.

Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail is crucial, as even minor errors in technical drawings can lead to significant issues in manufacturing.

Technical Skills: Understanding engineering principles and being adept with CAD software are fundamental skills for success in this role. Ability to interpret drawings, basic math skills, geometric tolerancing (GD&T), and tolerance stack up.

Problem-Solving: Decisive and effective solutions-based decision making is required when encountering unique challenges.

Work Environment:

The role is performed in an office setting and is part of a manufacturing environment. Work involves sitting for long periods at a computer and standing to assess components, materials, and models. Time may also be spent in the manufacturing area collaborating with engineers, machinists, technicians, and other stakeholders.

A career as an Aerospace Draftsperson offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute significantly to the aerospace industry, making it an exciting and rewarding field.

*Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada to be eligible for this role.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Languages:

• English