Fabrication Designer (Detailer)

Mercer Mass Timber LLC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Fitness allowance

RRSP contribution

Job summary

Mercer Mass Timber LLC is seeking a Fabrication Designer to create 3D models and 2D shop drawings using Cadwork, with potential use of Revit. This role supports the seamless fabrication, delivery, and installation of mass timber materials, reporting to the Director, Fabrication Design.

Office options include Penticton or Vancouver, BC. The candidate should have a technical CAD-related degree and at least 2 years of 3D modelling experience, with strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication

Qualifications

• Technical degree or diploma in CAD technology, civil engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of 3D modelling and CAD drafting experience; mass timber or structural design is a plus.
• Experience delivering Mass Timber projects is an asset.
• Proficiency with Cadwork and other BIM tools such as Tekla, Revit, and Procore.
• Strong communication and teamwork in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute 3D models and 2D shop drawings that are clean, accurate, and concise, meeting project scope, quality, and schedule.
• Produce accurate IFF lists including glulam, CLT, hardware, and steel connections.
• Follow SOPs and drafting standards to maintain consistency and quality.
• Maintain organized files and ensure project data is tracked and archived.
• Review estimates for task hours and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Identify potential issues impacting quality, cost, or schedule and assist in rectifying them.
• Provide documentation for scope changes following change management processes.
• Collaborate with clients and project stakeholders under the Project Manager to maintain alignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Technical degree or CAD/Civil Engineering diploma

Tools

Cadwork

Tekla

Revit

Revu

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America’s largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Penticton, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, WA, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic metres of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world’s largest market pulp producers and operates the world’s largest sawmill. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany, United States and Australia.

What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Position Description

Reporting to the Director, Fabrication Design, you will play a crucial role in the creation of 3D models, shop drawings, lists, and CNC code, ensuring the seamless ordering, fabrication, assembly, shipping, and installation of Mass Timber materials. The Fabrication Designer will primarily use Cadwork to develop 3D models and 2D shop drawings. There may be opportunities to utilise other BIM software, such as Revit. This position has the option of reporting out of our Penticton, BC office or our head office in Vancouver, BC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute 3D models and 2D shop drawings that are clean, accurate, and concise, meeting the scope, quality, and schedule requirements of each project.
• Produce accurate “Issued For Fabrication” (IFF) lists inclusive of glulam, CLT, hardware (screws, bolts, etc.), and steel connections for manufacturing and procurement purposes.
• Follow established company standard operating procedures and drafting standards to maintain consistency and quality.
• Maintain organised files and folders and ensure that all project data is properly tracked and archived for future reference.
• Review and confirm estimates for task completion hours and provide current status updates to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Identify and communicate potential issues that may impact project quality, cost, or schedule, and actively assist in rectifying them.
• Provide documentation and clarification for scope changes, following the company's change management processes.
• Collaborate with clients and project stakeholders to address issues and challenges, following the direction of the Project Manager to maintain project alignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Technical Degree or Diploma (Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology, Civil Engineering, or similar).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in 3D modelling and CAD drafting. Equivalent experience in mass timber design, structural engineering, or construction will also be considered.
• Experience in the delivery of Mass Timber projects is considered an asset.
• Advanced computer skills with specific knowledge of software such as MS Office, Cadwork, Tekla, Revit, Revu, Procore, or other 3D BIM interfaces.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work effectively in a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and multitask

Salary & Benefits

• The salary for this position is $65,000 - $80,000. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a Health Care Spending Account and a fitness allowance.
• RRSP - We provide a competitive RRSP contribution plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.