Mechanical Layout Drafter Jobs

About Us

Established in 1934 as a small plumbing and heating company, E.S. Fox Limited today is recognized as a pre-eminent Canadian multi-trade Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Nuclear constructor and fabricator. E.S. Fox Limited works in the industries of oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, pulp and paper, steel, automotive, pharmaceutical, casinos, hotels, hospitals, schools, and themed entertainment.

The company is headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and maintains full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Tiverton, Kingston, Sarnia, and Thunder Bay.

With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, E.S. Fox Limited has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious, socially responsible constructor.

The Port Robinson, ON office is seeking a detail oriented, organized and professional Mechanical Layout Drafter to join the Engineering team.

What We Offer

A rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including:

• Group RSP
• Support of professional growth
• Competitive compensation
• An attractive health and dental benefits package including an Employee Assistance Program

Summary Of The Role

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Engineering, the Drafter will prepare complex mechanical layout drawings specific to project documents and requirements using computer aided design (CAD) software, including the development of drawings based on notes, sketches, engineering schematics/drawings, technical guides, vendor information and such other appropriate sources to meet project/product specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures that environmental aspects within his/her sphere of responsibility are adhered to pursuant to ISO 14001 requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate CAD vendors when required.
• Attend site meetings to assist in coordination and planning.
• Ensures responsibilities and accountabilities are earned out in a safe manner in accordance with E.S.Fox Ltd. safety policy/procedures, ISO 18001 standards and OHSA requirements.
• Communicate, coordinate and ensure adequate and accurate information and drawings are transmitted between the mechanical layout specialist and fabricators.
• Reviews existing CAD drawings and designs to ensure adherences to established specifications and standards.
• Populates and maintains CAD information repository database.
• Recommends, schedules and performs software improvements, upgrades and /or purchases.
• Creates product design drawings, packaging specifications, facility layout, topographical design and other models as required.
• Assist the Estimating Department for related mechanical work.
• Edits, reworks and updates CAD drawing files as required by product changes.
• Able to produces 2-D and 3-D CAD drawings with little or no information (sketches, notes, schematics, guides or other documentation) from the client in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Follows established E.S. Fox standards in regards to layering, dimensioning, text annotations and other aspects of CAD usage.
• Able to produce 3-D CAD models of prototypes by collaborating with product designers, technicians, engineers and other manufacturing/fabrication professionals.
• Develops block diagrams for mechanical structures, as well as electrical and electronic schematics.
• Supervise and perform/obtain field measurements and verification of customer supplied information.
• Able to extract drawings and information from client supplied models and information.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all technical and mechanical layout drawings using both 2-D and 3-D CAD software as necessary.

Knowledge And Education Requirements

• Knowledge/experience with fabrication of piping and pressure vessels
• Must have the fundamental working knowledge of 3-D drawing
• Completion of a University Degree ,or, College Diploma in a technical discipline, or, equivalent fabrication and construction industry experience
• General knowledge in ASME and CSA codes

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS (Please ensure that the below items are documented within the resume, describing code experience as well as employment dates/locations)

• Experience with custom steel, metal, fabrication and piping code requirements
• Extensive oil industry- piping and pressure vessels specific knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work both independently as well as in a team environment
• 3D scanning and point cloud manipulation will be an asset.
• Experience in fabrication and construction environment
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Significant experience in CAD in at least one of the following Cad Packages; Solid Works, AutoCad, CADWorx, Inventor, AC Plant 3D, AC MEP, Revit or any other BIM experience (other packages will be considered during the interview)
• Strong technical and troubleshooting abilities
• Experience in or knowledge of fabricating, welding and finishing of carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum materials especially piping components

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, trustworthy and professional demeanor
• Achieves results and demonstrated ability to deliver required results on a timely basis
• Excellent Interpersonal relations
• Works well under time constraints
• Team player with proven record of accomplishment

E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.