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drafting technologist

  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Etobicoke, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Interior

Work setting

  • Structural steel fabrication company
  • Building construction materials

Responsibilities

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
  • Prepare contracts and tenders
  • Write technical reports
  • Write specifications
  • Complete documentation packages and drawing sets
  • Examine drawings for conformity and errors
  • Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements
  • Operate CADD and other computer software systems

Experience and specialization

Type of drafting

  • Detailing drafting

Type of product

  • Building materials (other than lumber)

Computer and technology knowledge

  • AutoCAD
  • MS Office

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

  • Building system

Area of specialization

  • Construction
  • Drafting
  • Buildings and structures
  • Structural engineering
  • Structural construction

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
More about this job

Responsibilities

Prepare and review engineering designs, structural detailing drawings, sketches, specifications, estimates, contracts, tenders, technical reports, and drawing packages. Consult with clients, engineers, and production specialists, operate CAD and other software, and supervise and train drafting personnel.

Requirements

Requires a college or CEGEP education and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. The role calls for AutoCAD and Microsoft Office knowledge, construction and structural drafting expertise, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

  • Structural Steel Detailing
  • Engineering Design
  • Technical Drawing
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Drafting Supervision
  • Drafting Staff Training
  • Design Sketching
  • Construction Specifications
  • Cost Estimation
  • Material Estimation
  • Contract and Tender Preparation
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Drawing Review
  • Client and Engineer Consultation
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Health Care Plan
  • Vision Care Benefits

Visa sponsorship

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Building Construction Materials
  • Construction
  • Structural Engineering
  • Structural Construction
  • Building Drafting
  • Detailing Drafting
  • Engineering Design
  • Technical Drawings
  • Blueprints
  • Design Sketches
  • Construction Specifications
  • Cost Estimates
  • Material Estimates
  • Contracts
  • Tenders
  • Technical Reports
  • Drawing Sets
  • Drawing Review
  • CADD
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office
  • Building Systems
  • Client Consultation
  • Drafting Supervision
  • Drafting Staff Training
  • Criminal Record Check

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