CAD Drafting Technician

• Posted by : Applewood Glass

 January 25, 2023 - February 24, 2023

• Job category : Engineering

• Salary : 62,400

         

Job Description

Applewood Glass
2300 Southfield Rd
Mississauga, ON L5N 2W8

Applewood Glass is a leader in the architectural glazing industry. The company manufactures a widerange of aluminum and glass fenestration products at its state of the art manufacturing facility inMississauga, Ontario. Applewood Glass provides unitized (pre-glazed) curtain wall systems andsupported structural glass walls for commercial and industrial projects.

As a CAD Drafting Technician you will be an integral part of our focused team, working with AutoCAD and other systems to draft Curtain Wall Systems and Architectural Fenestration Products.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering

Experience:

• 1+ years CAD Drafting Technician
• Applicants must have experience with North American Curtain Wall Systems and Architectural Fenestration Products.
• Applicants must have drafting experience and understanding of North American glazing systems and building envelope construction.
• Applicants must be able to draft shop drawings for curtain wall, windows, entrances and skylight systems.

Skills:

• Solid construction knowledge base with emphasis on building envelope design
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong time management skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and the ability to learn new software programs
• Proactive problem solver with strong listening skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create Shop Drawings using AutoCAD of all Fenestration products manufactured and produced for construction projects
• Update reviewed drawings to reflect changes and or errors/ omissions
• Produce drawings for shop fabrication/ installation including cut sheets, material lists and relevant detailing
• Communicate and work with offsite engineer to detail drawings suitable for stamping
• Representation at meetings where necessary
• Onsite site measurement / management as required
• Liaising with the customers, suppliers, and the construction community
• Prepare bill of materials for aluminum framing, glass, misc. parts.
• Prepare orders for materials from suppliers
• Create custom designs as required for architectural approval

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent - Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week.

Language: English

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Vision Care & Dental Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• Life insurance

Employer contact information: zlatko@applewoodglass.com