Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) technologist
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- Architectural technology/technician
- Drafting and design technology/technician, general
- CAD/CADD drafting and/or design technology/technician
- Furniture design and manufacturing
- Cabinetmaking and millwork
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Interior
Work setting
- Custom cabinet shop
Tasks
- Prepare engineering designs and drawings
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements
- Develop and prepare design sketches
- Prepare construction specifications, costs and material estimates
- Prepare contracts and tenders
- Write technical reports
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- AutoCAD Certification
- SOLIDWORKS Certification
- Drafting Trade Certification
Type of materials
- Wood
- Composite materials
Type of drafting
- Manual drafting
- Shop drawings
- Presentation drawings
Type of product
- Furniture
- Lumber and plywood
Computer and technology knowledge
- MAC
- Intranet
- Internet
- Servers
- Desktop applications
- Enterprise Applications Integration (EAI)
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
- Project management software
- Database software
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Image editing software
- SketchUp
- AutoCAD
- Device drivers
- SolidWorks software
- MS Office
- MS Windows
Area of work experience
- Fabrication
Area of specialization
- Technical illustration
- Industrial design
- Project management
- Architecture
- Civil engineering
- Testing
- Drafting
- Structural engineering
- Custom fabrication
Wall covering specialization
- Wood veneers
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
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
- Organized
- Team player
- Versatility
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
- Flexible hours
Employment terms options
- Morning
- To be determined
- Day
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week