CAD (computer-aided design) specialist - drafting

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Metal product fabrication industry

Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• Prepare contracts and tenders
• Write specifications
• Estimate costs and materials
• Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
• Inspect finished products for proper functioning
• Affix identifying information and shipping instructions on shipments
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Provide customer service

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AutoCAD Certification
• SOLIDWORKS Certification

Type of materials

• Metal

Type of drafting

• Shop drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• Desktop applications
• Word processing software
• Mail server software
• Project management software
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks software
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Fabrication

Type of industry experience

• Metal fabrication

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Drafting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example : financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)