Draftsperson

Balancing innovative engineering design, functional requirements and aesthetic appeal, products are usually either for mass manufacture or for production in small quantities, and commonly fall into the following areas:

- Industrial
- Commercial
- Retail

The work involves designing, drafting, testing and producing prototypes of brand-new products, or making improvements to existing products.

The role demands a good knowledge and understanding of materials and production processes.

**Responsibilities and Duties**

**Primary duties and responsibilities / **_**Fonctions de base et responsabilités**_**:
A typical day for a drafter/ designer technician may be busy and varied and may involve one or more of the following:

- Meet with clients/ project managers to establish the design brief including the concept, performance and production criteria.
- brainstorming as part of a team ( Process planner during kick off) to develop design concepts
- sketching initial design ideas; testing the design concept by CAD
- researching materials, processes
- making samples with shop
- identifying the suitability and availability of materials.
- Producing detailed, Approval drawings; final drawings and specifications (CAD) to produce design specifications, including parts lists and costing.
- Calculating material consumption.
- list of material
- list of hardware
- Routing steps for each drawing
- occasionally travelling to clients' production facilities and evaluating the feasibility of production.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- At least 2-4 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment and knowledge of metal Fabrication techniques. Cutting machining, welding etc.
- Strong knowledge Of AutoCAD is essential, and a basic knowledge of solid work is a +
- Must possess good communication skills, pay strict attention to detail, and can multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The right individual will be a self-starter and will be able to motivate and work well in a team environment and with clients
- Ability to manage his time.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- be good at freehand drawings
- be able to visualize objects in three dimensions (3D)
- have mathematical skills for making technical and financial calculations
- have a good eye for detail and design
- have a logical and practical approach
- be able to solve problems
- have good communication skills English and French
- work well in a team
- have presentation skills

**Salary**: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Baie-D'Urfé, QC H9X 3T6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- metal manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
- drafting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-08-14