Design Technologist
- Golden, BC, Canada
Wages: $38 - $44 an hour · Full-time
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- Wages: $38 - $44 an hour
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Original job description
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The Production Designer is primarily responsible for ensuring that timber frame structures are designed and drafted to meet customer requirements and expectations, as well as, monitoring the production process to ensure ‘Quality Control’ and the high service standard goals of the company are met in the final project/ product. Have the experience, knowledge & know-how, to take a project from inception to final product autonomously.
Specific Accountabilities
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Proficient with Cambium software by Hundegger
Uses general understanding of design principals, terminology, project requirements, methods, practices, and techniques of heavy Timber Frame construction & general construction methods (as per the building codes)
Thorough knowledge of CAD program by CADWORK to prepare house plans, construction drawings and specifications from rough sketches to final design
Reviews his/her own output to high quality standards
Thorough knowledge of design process and ability to manage time, scope of project, project complexities appropriately and autonomously
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients & co workers within the company
General knowledge in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe PDF.
Positions self as a ‘consultant’ to team members internally as well as clients
Working understanding of joinery cutting/ handwork principals
Working understanding of Timber frames / structure raising
Benefits
Wages: $38 - $44 an hour
Starting at 15 days of paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Company RRSP matching program
Work social events
Joining a great team of people!
The Production Designer is primarily responsible for ensuring that timber frame structures are designed and drafted to meet customer requirements and expectations, as well as, monitoring the production process to ensure ‘Quality Control’ and the high service standard goals of the company are met in the final project/ product. Have the experience, knowledge & know-how, to take a project from inception to final product autonomously.
Specific Accountabilities
- Meets with client/architect/designer/builder/engineer to discuss the customer requirements, expectations and budget on complex projects
- Prepares preliminary design sketches, design time, estimated machine time, board foot requirement, wood piece count, timber list and hand joinery for cost estimates
- Reviews with Operations Manager &/or Peers: designs, specifications, alterations, cost estimates and that quality control checks are completed at appropriate stages within the project follow through to final approval
- On contracted projects: design timber frame models & enclosure systems, develops the connection details, generates review drawings and prepares material lists & sawmill lists as well as the cutting title for the Hundegger
- Receive and process change orders; inform sales of new costing & review with client before approval
- Liaises with internal teams and client to maintain timeline of project - develops good working relationships and establishes a solid basis for cohesive team approach
- Coaches & mentors ‘Junior’ Timber frame designers
- Ensures company goals and customer objectives are met and a projects a positive company image
- Monitor projects as they are being manufactured and assist the production and finishing departments
- Work with external vendors
- Attend raising if local
- Assists on special projects as required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Proficient with Cambium software by Hundegger
Uses general understanding of design principals, terminology, project requirements, methods, practices, and techniques of heavy Timber Frame construction & general construction methods (as per the building codes)
Thorough knowledge of CAD program by CADWORK to prepare house plans, construction drawings and specifications from rough sketches to final design
Reviews his/her own output to high quality standards
Thorough knowledge of design process and ability to manage time, scope of project, project complexities appropriately and autonomously
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients & co workers within the company
General knowledge in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe PDF.
Positions self as a ‘consultant’ to team members internally as well as clients
Working understanding of joinery cutting/ handwork principals
Working understanding of Timber frames / structure raising
Benefits
Wages: $38 - $44 an hour
Starting at 15 days of paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Company RRSP matching program
Work social events
Joining a great team of people!
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design and draft timber frame structures and enclosure systems to meet client requirements, prepare drawings and material and sawmill lists, and coordinate project costs, changes, timelines, and approvals. Monitor manufacturing and finishing for quality, support production teams and vendors, and mentor junior designers.
Requirements
The role requires proficiency with Cambium software by Hundegger and CADWORK, along with thorough knowledge of timber frame design, construction methods, design processes, and joinery. Candidates should be able to manage complex projects autonomously, maintain high-quality work, and build effective relationships with clients and coworkers.
Skills
- Timber Frame Design
- CADWORK
- Cambium Software
- Hundegger Machine Operations
- CAD Drafting
- Timber Frame Joinery
- Building Codes
- Project Management
- Cost Estimation
- Quality Control
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe PDF
- Coaching And Mentoring
Benefits
- 15 Days Of Paid Time Off
- Company RRSP Matching Program
- Work Social Events
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Engineering
- Art & Design
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Timber Frame Construction
- Heavy Timber Construction
- Cambium Software
- Hundegger
- CADWORK
- CAD
- Construction Drawings
- Enclosure Systems
- Connection Details
- Hand Joinery
- Joinery Cutting
- Building Codes
- Design Sketches
- Cost Estimates
- Material Lists
- Sawmill Lists
- Cutting Titles
- Quality Control
- Production Monitoring
- Change Orders
- Project Timelines
- Client Requirements
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe PDF
- Manufacturing