Design Technician, Goderich

DESIGN TECHNICIAN GODERICH MANUFACTURING PLANT

Job Summary The Design Technician is responsible for creating detailed technical drawings, models, and documentation to support the steel manufacturing and fabrication processes. This role works closely with engineers, production teams, and project managers to ensure designs meet specifications, quality standards and customer requirements. This position will appeal to individuals with strong technical skills who have exceptional attention to detail while working in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.

Competencies

Innovative

- Able to think outside of the box in order to develop creative and new solutions or products that meet current and future needs.

Accountability

- Takes ownership of personal workload, as well as the workload of employees under his/her direction.

Attention to Detail

- Attends to details and pursues quality in the accomplishment of tasks, regardless of the volume of duties encountered.

Time Management

- Balances a myriad of tasks; prioritizes duties as needed.

Continuous Improvement

- Strives to improve job responsibilities through developing skills and increasing knowledge.

Problem Solving

- Able to break down a situation into smaller pieces to identify key issues and figure out cause and effect relationships in order to solve. Use logic and analytical methods to come to realistic solution.

Results Orientation

- Able to focus on desired outcomes, and the means by which they are achieved by meeting and or exceeding standards based on past performance, goals, and objectives, as well as the performance and/or achievements of others.

Commitment to Health and Safety

- Works in compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation and established policies and procedures.

Job Duties

Preparation of engineering designs and drawings

Interpret engineering specifications, blueprints, and client requirements to produce accurate design documentation

Generate shop drawings, fabrications drawings and bill of materials (BOMs)

Review and revise drawings based on internal feedback, field changes, or client modifications

Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations and company policies

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize manufacturability and efficiency

Support project planning by providing technical data and timelines for design completion

Managing part numbers, bills of materials, parts manuals, and revisions thereto

Estimating costs and materials

Checking drawings for conformity and errors

Updating drawing standards and procedures

Providing drawings for manuals and promotional materials

Contributing to design and product development

Assist in troubleshooting design-related issues during fabrication or installation

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design accuracy and workflow efficiency.

Job Requirements

Engineering Technician or Technologist in Mechanical, Civil, Architecture, or related discipline

High level of proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate well with sales, engineering, and operations personnel

Self‑motivated; able to work both independently and as part of a group

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes, and systems

Experience in manufacturing, particularly welding and forming steel, is considered an asset

High level of integrity and work ethic

Work Conditions

Attendance and conducting of presentations

Extended periods of sitting

Occasional overtime

Operation of desktop computer and peripherals

Working in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions

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