Drafting Technician

at  Lafarge Canada

Whatever you do, you’ll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams’ energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Drafting Technician
Requisition ID: 8459
Location:Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2J 0S6
Pay Type: Hourly

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or three years Technician or Technology training from technical college
• Proficient in drafting construction drawings and shop drawings with Auto Cad
• Computer skills training programs or equivalent work experience including software applications such as Microsoft Excel, communications and knowledge of network operations
• Minimum three years experience in construction industry
• Experience in Precast Concrete Industry is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good work ethics and possess can do attitude
• 3D modeling skill with Revit is an asset
• Capable to read and understand specifications, architectural and structural drawings

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Specific accountabilities:

• Must be a team player with excellent organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Ability to maintain good customer relations (prompt to response time).
• Safety Oriented

• Performing all drafting functions, including precast construction (erection) and production drawings in a fast paced work environment.
• Preparing hardware details and material list and others as may be required
• Laying out of drawings consistent with company standard details and practices
• Project document and information retrieval to ensure drawing accuracy and completion.
• Ensuring project documents are archived according to the Lafarge policy.
• Planning and organize work priorities to meet customer schedules and demand
• Ability to interpret specifications related to construction industry
• Assist in other endeavors, as required
• Support the continual improvement of the company safety culture.

Specific accountabilities:

• Must be a team player with excellent organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Ability to maintain good customer relations (prompt to response time).
• Safety Oriented.