CAD Technician

Job in Mission, BC, Canada

Listing for: TD Precision Steelworks Ltd

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-17

Job specializations:

Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Manufacturing / Production
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Roles

& Responsibilities:

Develop production-ready designs by creating 2D AutoCAD layouts, Fusion
360 flat patterns, and DXF files from templates.

Optimize nesting and programming to maximize material utilization, set optimal cut sequences, and configure plasma table amperages.

Manage quality control by verifying material allocations, reviewing drawings for accuracy, and tracking Mill Test Reports (MTR).

Coordinate shop floor schedules by grouping jobs by material thickness and grade to ensure peak processing efficiency.

Troubleshoot shop floor errors by providing real-time technical programming support directly to the plasma cutting operators.

Qualifications:

Technical education or certification in Drafting, Design, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, with an Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) credential preferred.

1–3 years of manufacturing experience in technical drafting, specifically within an industrial fabrication environment.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Fusion
360 to create precise 2D layouts, flat patterns, and forming PDFs.

CNC plasma programming expertise in generating DXF files, G-code, nesting optimization, and bevel adjustments.

Strong blueprint and technical knowledge including GD&T, Mill Test Reports (MTR), and shop geometry math.

Benefits:

Competitive wages based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation

Employee recognition programs

Employee referral bonus program

Company BBQs and team events

Years of service awards

Overtime opportunities

Stable full-time employment

Opportunities for growth and skill development

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