A drafter/ designer employ’s a range of creative design, craft and engineering skills and processes to design and shape products for a variety of applications.

Balancing innovative engineering design, functional requirements and aesthetic appeal, products are usually either for mass manufacture or for production in small quantities, and commonly fall into the following areas:

• Industrial
• Commercial
• Retail

The work involves designing, drafting, testing and producing prototypes of brand new products, or making improvements to existing products.

The role demands a good knowledge and understanding of materials and production processes.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

A typical day for a drafter/ designer technician may be busy and varied and may involve one or more of the following:

• Meet with clients/ project managers to establish the design brief including the concept, performance and production criteria.
• brainstorming as part of a team ( Process planner during kick off) to develop design concepts
• sketching initial design ideas; testing the design concept by CAD
• researching materials, processes
• making samples with shop
• identifying the suitability and availability of materials;
• Producing detailed, Approval drawings; final drawings and specifications (CAD) to produce design specifications, including parts lists and costing.
• Calculating material consumption.
• list of material
• list of hardware
• Routing steps foreach drawing
• occasionally travelling to clients’ production facilities and evaluating the feasibility of production;

Knowledge and skills:

• At least 2-4 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment and knowledge of metal Fabrication techniques. Cutting machining, welding ect.
• Strong knowledge Of AutoCAD is essential  and a basic knowledge of solid work  is a +
• Must possess good communication skills, pay strict attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The right individual will be a self-starter and will be able to motivate and work well in a team environment and with clients
• Ability to manage his time.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• be good at freehand drawings
• be able to visualize objects in three dimensions (3D)
• have mathematical skills for making technical and financial calculations
• have a good eye for detail and design
• have a logical and practical approach
• be able to solve problems
• have good communication skills English and French
• work well in a team
• have presentation skills

Education and Experience:

• A DEC in industrial drafting, industrial design or equivalent is required.

The Estimator will be responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings and will prepare and issue estimates for Business Unit proposals.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of full cost estimates on conceptual, design-build or general tender work;
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate;
• Obtain from purchasing and/or suppliers and/or subcontractor price estimates for raw materials and or subcontracting (with lead-times) to complete scope of work;
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work;
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc;
• Will review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials;
• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.

Knowledge and skills:

• Must possess strong communication skills, pay strict attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The right individual will be a self-starter and will be able to motivate and work well in a team environment and with clients;
• Strong knowledge of architectural products and interior design;
• Ability to manage multi projects;
• Lead the team and execute the project as per desired schedule. Must be capable of leading workforces;
• Be well versed with metal fabrication, machining, fabrication, welding, erection and commissioning activities. An understanding of shop fabrication, field installation, maintenance and inspection is a must;
• Good exposure to planning software;
• Skilled in interpreting blueprints and architectural intent;
• Accuracy of takeoffs, area calculations and items routinely expected to be estimated or measured;
• Ability to solicit and maintain relationships with vendors (cladding, steel fabrication, installation);
• Experienced in creation of professional written proposals;
• Creative thinker with ability to make decisions quickly and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to work within deadlines under pressure without compromising integrity ;
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal;
• Organized and highly detailed;
• Ability to work within a team setting;
• Proficient in the use of basic computer tools and software (MS Word, Excel + Outlook).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• At least 3-5 years experience in metal structures

The project manager will have overall responsibility for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of a project for all structural steel & sheet metal fabrication at Carritec Inc. He will provide planning guidance. He will be responsible for achieving timeliness, quality, and customer satisfaction while maintaining a safe work environment. Manage projects to surpass customer expectations and meet contractual deadlines and deliverables. Establish and ensure lines of communications with customers externally and internally with engineering and manufacturing teams, throughout all phases of the contracts from document approvals to completion of project. This is to be achieved according to forecasted financial objectives.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate all aspects of project administration with appropriate and accurate scheduling;
• Day-to-day management of steel fabrication projects, which include but are not limited to contract administration, project and manpower scheduling, materials purchasing/procurement, shop/field production and sub-contractor coordination;
• Prepare and track the projects schedule;
• Monitor and track the projects budget;
• Ensures that all contractual terms and obligations of such projects are maintained;
• Ensures projects meet cost requirements;
• Assures proper accounting for project change orders;
• Interfaces with necessary departments to determine the scheduling of work and materials;
• Meets with customers and vendors to identify potential barriers with resolutions that maximize production and minimize costs;
• Visits job sites as needed and required. This may consist of out of state travel;
• Prepares reports for management;
• Meets with key personnel to ensure timeliness of project;
• Meets and confers with Engineers, Detailers, and Plant and Field crews to verify accuracy of all construction drawings;
• Assist accounting team during the completion of the project to insure accuracy of shipping and invoicing documentation according to contract. Also, support the accounting team in collecting payment when issues arise. Resolve any pending issues that may comprise receipt of payment.
• Reviews plans and proposals and determines proper procedures in order to accomplish company/dept goals;
• Dealing with outside fabricators, (monitoring, tracking & inspection of the projects fabrication);

Special Projects:

• Assist the President with various special projects as requested.

Knowledge and skills:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Steel Construction, Steel Fabrication or Millwork;
• Must possess strong communication skills, pay strict attention to detail and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The right individual will be a self-starter and will be able to motivate and work well in a team environment and with clients;
• Ability to manage multi projects;
• Lead the team and execute the project as per desired schedule. Must be capable of leading workforces;
• Be well versed with machining, fabrication, welding, erection and commissioning activities. An understanding of shop fabrication, field installation, maintenance and inspection is a must;
• Good exposure to planning software;
• Project management skills. Must have understanding of construction terms, scheduling and planning concepts;
• Strong knowledge in different MS Office applications;
• Good communication skills in English and French;
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• 3-5 years related experience as a Project/Construction Manager in the structural steel or millwork industry.
• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering, or Business.