computer-assisted drafting (CAD) operator

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Manufacturing or production
• Industrial facility or establishment

Tasks

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• 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
• Provide estimate of costs
• Prepare price quotations

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• Word processing software
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Spreadsheet
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Quality assurance or control

Area of specialization

• Drafting
• Concrete products
• Buildings and structures

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Supports for visible minorities

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