AutoCAD technician/Draftsperson

Our client a gold mine in Northern Ontario is seeking an experienced AutoCAD tech/draftsperson that can prepare drawings and designs using AutoCAD as is well versed in Building Envelopes , Civil Earthworks, and Buried Services. A Drafter creates engineering drawings and designs, and often specializes in a specific branch of engineering, like mechanical, architectural, structural, civil and mining.

Essential duties and responsibilities of a Drafter may include:

• Create preliminary design sketches for conceptual analysis

• Create engineering drawings and designs for production and manufacturing

• Create design specifications, documentation, and material lists

• Estimate material and production costs for designs

• Prepare complete documentation packages for engineers

• Verify drawings are correct to specifications, codes, and other regulations

• Developing technical reports for engineer

Skills/Qualifications:

A successful Drafter can take conceptual ideas and create formal drawings using their knowledge of design, materials, and fabrication. Because they typically take direction from a team of Engineers or Technologists, they need to be excellent at balancing multiple projects and prioritization. Some key skills of Drafters may include:

• Ability to operate computer-aided design (CAD) software and manual drafting workstations

• Ability to multitask and manage several projects at a time

• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

• Interpersonal skills to work within a team, taking direction from Project Managers and Engineers

• Time management skills to complete error-free work within the required timeframe

• Communication skills with an emphasis on reading and writing for creating documentation and reports

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop creative solutions

Software Skills Required to Succeed:

• Civil Works 3 D

• Navis Works Modeling

• Solid Pro

• BIM

Schedule – This role will work 7 days on site and 7 days off on site at the remote mine camp in Cochrane Ontario.  The shifts will be 5:00am -5:00pm on site for 7 days then 7 days off work giving optimal work life balance.  

Pay Rate:  This role is offered at $25-$35/hour with overtime after 44 hours worked in a 7 day work week.

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