Drafting Technician

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technician

Location:

North Bay, Ontario

Reports To:

Customer Sales and Support Engineering Manager
Direct Reports:
None
Salary: $60,000 to $67,000 annually
Purpose of Role  The CAD Technician position is an entry level position within the Customer Service Support Engineering Department. The purpose of this position is to complete basic tasks and projects to support Department documentation priorities. The position involves both individual and team-oriented assignments.
Training might be required to be completed at one of our other Ontario Sites

Essential Duties & Responsibilities   Complete drawing updates for parts books using Draft Sight and Solid Works with adherence to proper engineering change notice (ECN) processes.
Updating existing drawings and models based on after-market kit installation details and feedback.
Assist more senior designers with engineering changes related to “as built” updates made during kit installations.
Converting rough sketches and verbal instructions into precise digital representations.
Reviewing drawings to ensure they conform to drawing standards.
Support the creation of Product Service Bulletins (PSB) and Maintenance Bulletins (MB) in a clear and effective manner.
Organizing and archiving CAD files, project documentation.
CAD Technician is expected to work in harmony within the Engineering department and the other departments. This requires the technician to communicate in a productive and professional manner with co-workers, recognizing possible problems and approaching a fellow designer to make recommendations is encouraged but requires both parties to engage in that discussion in a professional manner.
Assisting in the development and maintenance of CAD procedures.
Qualifications  Education   CAD Technician diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
Experience   0-3 years of experience in design and/or manufacturing of heavy equipment
Able to use Solidworks and Draft Sight for simple mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic designs
Computer literate in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Project)
Capable of writing technical documents in a clear and effective manner
Understanding basic manufacturing processes
Skills   Strong understanding of technical drawing principles
Precision and accuracy in creating detailed drawings, plans, and/or schematics
Attention to detail in identifying errors or inconsistencies
Communication Skills
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Planned Training   HR Orientation
HSE Orientation
Bona fide Occupational Requirements   Must be able to complete all required training programs
Employment Category   Full Time
Part Time
Temporary
Permanent
Contract
Hours of Work:
Monday – Friday   Day Shift
Afternoon Shift
Weekend Shift
Overtime may be necessary to meet deadlines

About Us:

Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, Mac Lean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.
Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, Mac Lean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of Mac Lean’s mining innovation story are being…