Wellington Foundry is a leading Canadian manufacturer of outdoor site furnishings, supplying municipalities, developers, and commercial clients across North America. We are expanding our design capabilities and are seeking a CAD Designer with strong SolidWorks expertise to support product development, manufacturing accuracy, and continuous improvement across our operations.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoys turning concepts into precise, production-ready designs.
Position Overview
The CAD Designer is responsible for producing accurate 2D and 3D models, updating existing drawings, and supporting fabrication, CNC machining, and assembly workflows. You will work closely with production teams to ensure all drawings are clear, manufacturable, and aligned with internal standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and revise SolidWorks models, assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings
- Update legacy drawings and standardize older files into current formats
- Create accurate 2D drawings with complete dimensions, tolerances, and bill of materials
- Maintain drafting standards, naming conventions, and revision control
- Collaborate with CNC operators, welders, and production leads to resolve design questions
- Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with drafting templates, drawing standards, and file organization
- Provide production-ready documentation for fabrication, machining, and assembly
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of SolidWorks experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or engineering environment
- Strong understanding of fabrication drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing tolerances
- Proficiency with weldments, sheet metal, configurations, and drawing detailing
- Ability to interpret and produce accurate technical drawings
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Ability to work collaboratively with production teams
Preferred Assets
- Experience with CNC programming
- Familiarity with metal fabrication processes (welding, machining, forming, CNC)
- Experience with document control or structured file management
- Experience with SketchUp (asset)
Schedule
- Monday to Thursday: 06:30–15:30
- Friday: 06:30–12:30
Pay: $28.00-$38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
