Designer / Drafter (Calgary)

Job Summary:

Responsible for a variety of design and drafting work, including, but not limited to, making 2D drawings using a variety of resources such as 3D models and drawings.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Create details, weldments and assembly drawings from layouts, marked-up blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Learn and follow drafting department rules and procedures
• Review drawings provided for drafting format and for criteria as specified by the Engineer or Designer
• May provide checking assistance for compliance to engineering requirements based on layouts, sketches, marked-up blueprints and verbal instructions
• Assign drawing numbers and descriptions
• Look for appropriate supplier, specifically where new part is included in drawing
• Use AutoCad to retrieve 3D model from which to create and draft a 2D drawing
• Review redlined documents to complete revisions as required
• Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, procedures and programs, including but not limited to the process map, support processes, safety and environmental requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with additional education(certification) in drafting/designing
• Training and/or experience using AutoCAD preferred
• Minimum of 1year experience doing drafting and design work in a manufacturing and machining environment
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and practices.
• Good communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office