Drafter/Detailer
CadMakers, Canada
Job Description
Who are we?
Founded in 2014, CadMakers is an industry-leading digital construction, digital fabrication, and manufacturing technology company headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. We are a team of highly motivated innovators delivering Digital Construction Twin and Digital Fabrication Twin solutions (mix of products and services) to our global customers. We exist to provide simple solutions to the construction industry's most complex, yet common problems. Our products (cmBuilder.io and cmExe.io) and services are making an impact in the marketplace and we need your help to take us to the next level!
Our values: We are Innovative, we are Hard-working, we are Humble, we are Customer-focused, we value Performance and we are a TEAM.
What is the role?
This is an exciting opportunity within the construction/fabrication technology team of a dynamic and challenging growth stage company. The overall objective of the Digital Construction and Digital Fabrication technology team is to manage and execute all daily tasks that are required to deliver the detailed scope of work within the projects focused on automation and prefabrication. As a Drafter/Detailer, you will collaborate with all stakeholders on projects to create 2D assembly / installation / single-piece shop drawings from 3D models for fabrication and construction purposes. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: gathering drawings and specifications, calculating material and equipment requirements, setting up production methods, generating bill of materials, and more!
Role Responsibilities:
- Prepare and execute all Design/Fabrication/Assembly drawings in compliance with customer requirements;
- Create 2D assembly / installation / fabrication drawings from 3D Models, rough sketches and specifications created by engineers and architects;
- Evaluate drawings for accuracy with customer requirements and compliance with drawings standards;
- Work closely with all departments to ensure that the drawings convey correct information and are error-free;
- Collaborate with teammates and management, architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers regarding design revisions and finalization;
- Understand and correctly apply industry specifications and standards;
- Ensure final designs comply with fabrication constraints and quality standards;
- Produce Bill of Materials for each design to assist the purchasing and sales department from the customer;
- Execute drawings for a multitude of disciplines: mass timber, framing, steel, facade, concrete, mechanical, etc.;
- Manage revisions in the 2D documents that take place throughout the design and construction phases; and
- Other duties, as required.
Requirements
Desired skills and experience:
- 1-3 years experience working as a Drafter/Detailer; or similar experience
- Basic understanding (at minimum) of GDamp;T is essential for fabrication processes and tolerances
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet tight and changing deadlines
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills desirable
- Detail-oriented with the drive to work in a dynamic, challenging and fast-growing company and grow with the company
- Excellent team player
- BIM/VDC experience an asset
- Familiar with 3D modeling tools and software an asset
- Knowledge of CATIA drafting is not required, but a willingness to learn is desired
- Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD a plus
Requirements:
- Fluent in English
- Legally entitled to work full-time in Canada
Education:
- CAD Technician Certificate, Architectural Technical Certificate or other relevant certification an asset
- 1-3 years experience working as a Drafter/Detailer; or technical degree in drafting
Why Work with Us?
Here are a few reasons why we think working here is a good idea:
- Career Growth Start making an impact right away within a growth-stage company with strong upward potential. Your skills will directly impact the trajectory of this company, allowing you to grow your career in a fast-paced, exciting work environment.
- Creative and Innovative Environment Challenge the status quo! We want you to bring your ideas for automation and optimization of everything. We hold innovation/exploration days regularly to trade ideas, learn and create new Ramp;D projects.
- Ownership of Projects We want great people that want to take ownership of projects, make decisions and deliver gr