Mechanical Drafter

NWI Precision; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NWI Precision, located in Toronto, is seeking a Junior Drafter for a 6–8 month contract. The role focuses on creating engineering designs, drawings, and documentation for high-precision machining of aerospace and nuclear components.

You will work with 3D CAD tools, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, and help maintain design standards and procedures. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or related field.
• Equivalent professional experience in aerospace or nuclear industries may be considered.
• 3+ years experience working with engineers, drafters and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify manufacturing models and sketches; verify documents meet specifications; create technical reports.
• Use 3D CAD software to create technical documents; produce drawings for production and vendors.
• Support Production by providing input on technical requirements; prepare complete documentation packages.
• Partner with Purchasing to specify vendor process requirements and details through sketches and documentation.
• Document and maintain operations guidelines, including policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform other duties while promoting a safety-first atmosphere.
• Support designated projects and participate in daily staff meetings.

Skills

3D CAD

Solid Edge

Inventor

CATIA

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Deadline driven

3+ years experience in engineering

ERP systems

AS9100/NADCAP knowledge

GD&T

Education

Associate’s Degree in engineering technology

Equivalent aerospace or nuclear experience

Tools

ERP System

Job description

NWI Precision specializes in high-precision machining of helicopter masts, turbine shafts, engine thrust links, and nuclear pressure vessel components used in the aerospace and nuclear industries worldwide. NWI Precision’s 120,000 sq. ft. facility is located at 9 Fenmar Drive in Toronto. Our dedicated team prides themselves on delivering the highest quality products, to specifications and on time. NWI Precision is currently seeking a Junior Drafter.

**This is a 6–8 month contract position.**

The Drafter at NWI is responsible for providing technical design and documentation expertise to the engineering team. Responsible for creating engineering designs, tools, fixtures, drawings, and other technical information for use in manufacturing of complex machined components. Applies metal machining design principles and provides associated subject matter expertise to modelling, drawing layouts and standards. Supports the documentation and technical communication needs on a day-to-day basis and for select projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and modify manufacturing models and sketches from existing designs and technical specifications, verify that documents meet required specifications, and create technical reports. Create preliminary design sketches for conceptual analysis.
• Using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software and professional office software, create technical documents to support the design and detail of manufacturing processes. Create engineering drawings and designs for production and vendors.
• Support the Production department by providing input to determine technical requirements or to address day-to-day inquiries. Prepare complete documentation packages for internal customers.
• Partner with Purchasing to specify vendor process requirements and details through sketches and documentation.
• Document and maintain operations guidelines, including policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Essential duties listed above are performed while encouraging a Safety-First atmosphere and supporting safety initiatives at our Facility.

Secondary Duties:

• Support designated projects and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in daily staff meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s Degree in engineering technology or related technical field.
• Equivalent professional experience in aerospace or nuclear industry may be considered.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• 3 years or more experience working with engineering professionals – engineers, technicians, drafters.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, ERP System Utilization, Developing Standards, Information Analysis.
• Experience in Aerospace and Nuclear components manufacturing is an asset.
• Understand aerospace and nuclear customer technical specifications and requirement.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP and Canadian Controlled Goods.
• Experienced in GD&T.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with 3D design computer-aided design (CAD) (Solid Edge, Inventor, Catia or any relevant 3D CAD software) software. Knowledge of Inventor is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines – manufacturing, industrial, quality and quality assurance.
• Ability to work with customer and vendor representatives to define and clarify manufacturing requirements of NWI’s processes.
• Ability to work in a process driven environment – quality, supply chain, production, and engineering.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Communication skills with an emphasis on reading and writing for creating documentation and reports.
• Able to work within strict deadlines
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Ability to present a professional self-image and maintain confidential information.

NWI Precision will make reasonable accommodations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless undue hardship to NWI Precision would result. Any applicant or employee who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a job should provide details to Human Resources.

NWI Precision is strongly committed to the recruitment, selection, development, and promotion of employees based on individual merit. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, or disability. We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the customers and organizations we serve.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé in response to this posting or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of NWI Precision. NWI Precision will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.