Drafting And Layout Person

Our client is seeking a full-time Drafting and Layout Person to work from their Mississauga location.

Job Description

The Drafting and layout person is detail oriented, well organized and a proactive individual. With the Salesperson, Production Manager, Project Coordinator, Production Coordinator and Shop Foreman, they form the Project Team. Among other things, the Drafting and Layout person is responsible for assembling all information and details to successfully produce detailed shop drawings and fabrication layout documents. This demands constant and open communication with all members of the Project team.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical aptitude and knowledge of basic building sciences and typical construction details


• The ability to read and understand Architectural, Mechanical and Structural drawings


• Good numeracy and verbal communication skills


• Thorough and complete knowledge of AutoCAD


• Working knowledge of software programs such as XL; Word; Outlook and Adobe PDF.


• Self motivation and strong work ethic


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment


• The ability to handle responsibility and the pressure of meeting deadlines


• Great interpersonal and team working skills


• Overtime may be required to meet specific deadlines

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read the Project Specifications and compare them to the Sales Work Order to ensure that there are no discrepancies, omissions or incompatibilities with Company standards and practices.


• Meet with Salesperson and Project Coordinator, as required, to ensure you have a complete understanding of all that is required on the project including all special conditions and details.


• Produce Shop Drawings and Fabrication Layouts as required and according to schedule


• Purge and file all drawings, fabrication layouts and other project documents (hard and soft copies)


• Complete product quantity take offs from contract drawings, as may be necessary


• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. You may be asked to assist / train in other facets of our company such as estimating, production coordination, site assistance, etc.

Although the foregoing attempts to enumerate each and every skill, qualification, duty and responsibility, such list could never be complete. Given that this is a dynamic position, it is important to demonstrate focus, dedication and commitment.  Good judgement is always necessary and expected. When challenged with a problem or circumstances beyond your understanding or responsibility, good judgement dictates that you ask your direct supervisor or member of management for direction.

·         Compensation: $60,000–$76,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

·         Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

·         Use of Artificial Intelligence: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews. We ask that applicants apply through the process outlined in this posting. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Applicants who are interviewed will be advised whether a hiring decision has been made within the time period required by Ontario employment standards legislation.