design draftsperson

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Structural steel fabrication company.

Tasks:

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements .
• Develop and prepare design sketches.
• Write specifications.
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets.
• Examine drawings for conformity and errors.
• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• SOLIDWORKS Certification.
• Drafting Trade Certification.
• Certification by a provincial or territorial association.

Type of drafting:

• Shop drawings.
• Detailing drafting.
• Presentation drawings.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Adobe Photoshop.
• SolidWorks software.
• MS Office.
• MS Windows.
• Spreadsheet.

Area of work experience:

Fabrication.

Type of industry experience:

Automobile and Trucking industry.

Area of specialization:

• Project management.
• Mechanical.
• Drafting.
• Structural engineering.

Transportation/travel information:

Own vehicle.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Sitting.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
4. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Other benefits:

Parking available.