CAD (computer-assisted drafting) technician

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Tasks

• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Supervise other drafting personnel
• Train new drafting personnel
• Develop and prepare design sketches
• Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
• 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
• Leading / instructing groups
• Print in 3D

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• SOLIDWORKS Certification

Type of drafting

• Manual drafting
• Shop drawings
• Detailing drafting
• Presentation drawings

Type of product

• Furniture

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• Desktop applications
• Word processing software
• Mail server software
• Database software
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Image editing software
• SketchUp
• Adobe Photoshop
• SolidWorks software
• MS Office
• Spreadsheet

Area of work experience

• Fabrication

Specialization or experience

• 3D Modeling

Area of specialization

• Technical illustration
• 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
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Day