QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and aptitude in determining optimum engineering approach and fabrication methods and techniques for cutting, machining and assembling components, preferably store fixtures or cabinetry components generally acquired through post-secondary education from a recognized community college in Cabinetmaking or Architectural or Engineering Technology.
Mathematical skills to calculate measurements and tolerances.
Ability, skill and experience in using software to develop shop and other drawings (SolidWorks) and Auto CAD
Understanding of estimating and procurement methods and techniques to provide support to team members.
Working knowledge of basic woodworking assembly, cabinetry, joinery and CNC operations.
Knowledge of manufacturing process best practices and ability to visualise and implement design efficiency improvement procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Experience:

• Woodworking: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-2

PURPOSE:

To design and detail store fixtures incorporating wood based, metal, solid surface, acrylic and other materials to meet client design, specification, quality and scheduling requirements and JJK-Group corporate and operational goals, objectives, processes and procedures.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and detail store fixtures using Solidworks, from information provided by Project Management and JJK-Group team including:
* assign part number and project numbers based on customer code;
* following up with Project Manager and other team members to obtain verify and obtain complete information re: project requirements;
* consulting with production to assess and determine optimum production strategy for manufacturing overall project and components;
* working with production and others to determine solutions to non-standard details and joints on fixtures to ensure optimum utilization of materials, labour and machining;
* monitoring fabrication process and consulting with production to resolve fabrication issues and discuss better ways to engineer components;
* following up to receive drawings red lined from production;
* preparing final working drawings based on red lines and client approval.,
May assist in estimates preparation using Quick Books, to quote new/modified projects for client approval, including:
* preparing preliminary materials list and quantity take off;
* obtaining a minimum of two quotes on outsourced parts from supplier list approved by Materials Management;
* preparing preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM) and routings based on engineering strategy determined in Preliminary Design Review meeting to capture all material, labour, machining and other costs;
* finalizing BOM upon client approval of quote and creating part numbers based on customer code to correspond with Solidworks drawing numbers.
May assist in procurement of materials, including:
* contacting suppliers and negotiating price, deliver, payment terms and conditions and preparing purchase orders.
May creates Work Orders in Quick Books for individual fixtures to provide production with accurate material amounts, appropriate routing, as well as, any special instructions for manufacturing fixtures and sub-assemblies, including:
* translating Solidworks Bill of Materials and routings onto Work;
* advising and following up with procurement on materials with long lead times;
* working closely with production to provide CNC route paths and to answer any assembly questions;
Follow requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Act and JJK-Group Health and Safety Program, policies and plans, including: using or wearing required personal protective equipment; promoting health and safety in the workplace.
(Other related auxiliary duties, as assigned)