Structural Drafter/Detailer

The Company

MacGregors Industrial Group is a rapidly growing company in the industrial space. Serving a growing customer base across Atlantic Canada and beyond, our five core business units are Industrial Offsite services, Steel Fabrication, Prefabricated Buildings, Custom Machining, and Industrial Supply. We have more than doubled in size over the last 5 years through strong management, customer centricity, and diversification within our product and client mix. We have been in business for nearly 50 years and three generations of family leadership, with a strong management team, modern facilities and equipment, and an appetite for growth.

The Opportunity

Continued growth and expansion have resulted in the need for a full-time Senior Structural Detailer at MacGregors Industrial Group. The Structural Detailer will work from a leadership position to design, create, and review technical drawings on site at MacGregors. This position will report directly to the Fabrication Division Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review client tender packages, creating material pick sheets and providing estimation of material costs and time required to produce drawing packages.
• Review document packages and produce engineering designs and drawings
• Produce fabrication drawings and cut lists for structural components and assemblies
• Responsible to supervise and review drawing packages and cut lists produced by draftspersons
• Work with project management and engineering on design build projects.
• Assist the project manager and fabricators interpreting drawing packages and addressing revisions to be made during the project life cycle.
• Continually look for ways to make improvements in the design and drafting process

Expectations

• Develop productive working relationships and communication and work with engineers, architects, tradesperson, and clients.
• Immediately inform the Project Manager/Engineer/Quality Assurance on any concerns or possible technical issues noted during the drafting or drawing review process.
• Continually maintain and develop technical knowledge to perform effectively and adapt to changes in the workplace.
• The ability to train, mentor and lead draftsperson.
• Available to work 40+ hours per week.

Key Skills, Capabilities and Experience

• Certified Engineering Technologist or Certified Engineering Technician preferred.
• Mechanical Drafting diploma, as a minimal requirement.
• Proficient knowledge of Autodesk Rivet (an asset) / TEKLA Structures (preferred) or similar 3D drafting software required.
• Knowledge of structural fabrication, connection detailing and industrial construction considered a strong asset.
• Ability to read contract documents and drawings required to produce engineered & shop drawings.
• Ability to perform mathematical equations as related to design detailing.
• Willingness and ability to work to a deadline in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail required.
• +3 years' experience required.

Hours & Benefits

+40 hours per week with medical benefits, dental benefits, group insurance benefits, safety footwear allowance, pension plan and vision care benefits. MacGregor's offers flexible vacation scheduling as well as 15 paid holidays per year.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume to [email protected] We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates with the required skills and experience will be contacted. MacGregor's business versatility can be viewed at www.macgregors.ca