structural steel drafter-detailer
Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
Work site environment:
Interior.
Tasks:
- Prepare engineering designs and drawings.
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements .
- Develop and prepare design sketches.
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates.
- Prepare contracts and tenders.
- Write technical reports.
- Write specifications.
- Estimate costs and materials.
- 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 :
- AutoCAD Certification.
- Drafting (Architectural) Trade Certification.
Type of drafting:
- Detailing drafting.
- Presentation drawings.
Computer and technology knowledge:
- Mastercam CAD/CAM.
- Internet.
- File management software.
- Word processing software.
- Presentation software.
- Communication software.
- Project management software.
- Computer-aided design (CAD).
- SketchUp.
- Adobe Photoshop.
- AutoCAD.
- Autodesk Inventor.
- Autodesk REVIT.
- MS Office.
- MS Windows.
- Spreadsheet.
Area of specialization:
- Construction.
- Architecture.
- Civil engineering.
- Drafting.
- Buildings and structures.
- Structural engineering.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Sitting.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Organized.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Flexible hours.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Night.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- On-site amenities.