Overview
The Drafting Technician - CAD is responsible for the articulation of information from contract drawings, addendum, specifications, written documents and oral instruction in providing accurate precast production and construction shop drawings.
Structure :
Reporting to the Drafting Manager, the incumbent will prepare accurate construction and production drawings utilizing CAD drafting techniques showing all details required for the complete fabrication and installation of precast concrete components.
Planning and organization is an important dimension of this position where both internal and external customer schedules requirements must be met.
Project collaboration will include working alongside Sales, Project Management and Operation teams.
Responsibilities :
Performing all drafting functions, including precast construction (erection) and production drawings in a fast paced work environment.
Preparing hardware details and material list and others as may be required
Laying out of drawings consistent with company standard details and practices
Project document and information retrieval to ensure drawing accuracy and completion.
Ensuring project documents are archived according to the Lafarge policy.
Planning and organize work priorities to meet customer schedules and demand
Ability to interpret specifications related to construction industry
Assist in other endeavors, as required
Support the continual improvement of the company safety culture.
Specific accountabilities :
Must be a team player with excellent organizational skills.
Self-motivated and driven.
Ability to maintain good customer relations (prompt to response time).
Safety Oriented.
Qualifications :
Two or three years Technician or Technology training from technical college
Proficient in drafting construction drawings and shop drawings with Auto Cad
Computer skills training programs or equivalent work experience including software applications such as Microsoft Excel, communications and knowledge of network operations
Minimum three years experience in construction industry
Experience in Precast Concrete Industry is an asset.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good work ethics and possess can do attitude
3D modeling skill with Revit is an asset
Capable to read and understand specifications, architectural and structural drawings
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.