CAD (computer-aided design) technologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

- Transportation

- Office

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Prepare engineering designs and drawings

- Read blueprints to determine work requirements

- Supervise other drafting personnel

- Train new drafting personnel

- Develop and prepare design sketches

- Complete documentation packages and drawing sets

- Examine drawings for conformity and errors

- Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements

- Leading/instructing groups

- Assist in design, development and testing

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- AutoCAD Certification

- Drafting Trade Certification

- CADD Course

Experience and specialization

Type of drafting

- Detailing drafting

- Presentation drawings

Computer and technology knowledge

- Computer-aided design (CAD)

- AutoCAD

- Autodesk REVIT

- MS Office

- MS Windows

- Spreadsheet

- MS Excel

- MS Outlook

Area of work experience

- Design

Type of industry experience

- Rail industry

Area of specialization

- Electrical

Additional information

Personal suitability

- Excellent oral communication

- Excellent written communication

- Organized

- Team player

- Initiative

- Efficient interpersonal skills

- Dependability

Benefits

Health benefits

- Health care plan

Financial benefits

- As per collective agreement

- Group insurance benefits

- Life insurance

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

- Free parking available

- Team building opportunities