Drafting Technician - CAD

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Drafting Technician

Requisition ID: 8459

Location:

Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2J 0S6

Pay Type: Hourly

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

The Drafting Technician - CAD is responsible for the articulation of information from contract drawings, addendum, specifications, written documents and oral instruction in providing accurate precast production and construction shop drawings.

Structure

Reporting to the Drafting Manager, the incumbent will prepare accurate construction and production drawings utilizing CAD drafting techniques showing all details required for the complete fabrication and installation of precast concrete components. Planning and organization is an important dimension of this position where both internal and external customer schedules requirements must be met. Project collaboration will include working alongside Sales, Project Management and Operation teams.

Responsibilities

• Performing all drafting functions, including precast construction (erection) and production drawings in a fast paced work environment.
• Preparing hardware details and material list and others as may be required
• Laying out of drawings consistent with company standard details and practices
• Project document and information retrieval to ensure drawing accuracy and completion.
• Ensuring project documents are archived according to the Lafarge policy.
• Planning and organize work priorities to meet customer schedules and demand
• Ability to interpret specifications related to construction industry
• Assist in other endeavors, as required
• Support the continual improvement of the company safety culture.
  
  

Specific Accountabilities

• Must be a team player with excellent organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Ability to maintain good customer relations (prompt to response time).
• Safety Oriented.
  
  

Qualifications

• Two or three years Technician or Technology training from technical college
• Proficient in drafting construction drawings and shop drawings with Auto Cad
• Computer skills training programs or equivalent work experience including software applications such as Microsoft Excel, communications and knowledge of network operations
• Minimum three years experience in construction industry
• Experience in Precast Concrete Industry is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good work ethics and possess can do attitude
• 3D modeling skill with Revit is an asset
• Capable to read and understand specifications, architectural and structural drawings
  
  

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.