CAD Technician I: AutoCAD, 3D Modeling & Prototyping

Armstrong DLW GmbH; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasterform, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Mississauga, ON, is seeking a CAD Technician to read architectural drawings, prepare detailed AutoCAD shop drawings, and generate bills of materials. The role requires CAD experience and proficiency with AutoCAD 2020–2026, including 3D capabilities.

The position involves collaborating with engineers and project teams, interpreting approvals, and creating 3D models where needed.

Qualifications

• Must have post-secondary diploma. Bachelor’s degree or higher in architecture preferred. Advanced diploma in architectural technology is accepted.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of CAD experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2020-2026, AutoCAD 3D.
• Knowledge of good drafting practices and procedures.
• Understanding of engineering practices and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets architectural drawings.
• Prepares detailed shop drawings using AutoCAD.
• Prepares bills of materials for production.
• Reads and interprets customer approvals and incorporates site dimensions and tolerances into production drawings.
• Creates 3D models when necessary.
• Utilizes knowledge of engineering practices, mathematics, material sciences, and production processes to complete drawings.
• Maintains engineering documentation by making corrections, revisions and changes to parts and drawings.
• Collaborates closely with engineers, senior managers, other team members and customers.
• Assists project teams with the physical assembly of prototype installations for evaluation and testing purposes.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD proficiency

Drafting techniques

Engineering concepts

Manufacturing processes

3D software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in architecture

Advanced diploma in architectural technology

Tools

AutoCAD 2020-2026

AutoCAD 3D

Revit

Rhino

Mastercam

Job description

Plasterform, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Mississauga, ON, is seeking a CAD Technician to read architectural drawings, prepare detailed AutoCAD shop drawings, and generate bills of materials. The role requires CAD experience and proficiency with AutoCAD 2020–2026, including 3D capabilities.

The position involves collaborating with engineers and project teams, interpreting approvals, and creating 3D models where needed.