CAD Technician

at  Pliteq Inc

SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED:

Adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues for resolution
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of building-related systems and services
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong desire to grow within the company and expand knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information
Ability to prioritize and plan work assignments to use time efficiently
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growing work environment
The individual should demonstrate a high level of energy, self motivation and strong organizational skills
Must demonstrate the ability to take direction and perform work independently

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Assist the Business Development team with assessing architectural plans and developing detailed takeoffs based on the section details and floor plans using CAD software
Create thorough product section details to ease the Business Development team’s conversations with architects, interior designers and acoustical consultants
Manage and maintain the section detail database by reviewing any new requests and inputting new data as well improving any future functionality as required
Evaluate various product buildups and provide transition recommendations based on adjacent flooring elevations, depressions in the structural slab, accessibility requirements and functional use of the space
Continuously make improvements to the coding in the takeoff generator (an automated system used to assist in the creation of detailed takeoffs for the business development engineers)
Develop, validate, and optimize FEA models for floating floor systems, including static and dynamic structural analysis. Evaluate various loadings from fitness and mechanical equipment to provide technical assessment and product recommendations
Work alongside the document control/marketing/product teams to update drawings and renderings for technical documents such as product specification guides, installation guides, maintenance manuals, one pagers, SIPAs, brochures and other marketing/product development documents
Maintain the GenieMat® WSI database by working with the business development team to ensure proper and accurate dimensions in the field are gathered/submitted and used to cross reference the database and create new details/cutting files as required
Be a role model for the team in actions, communication, and results
All other special projects as assigned