Since 1945, A.J. Braun has custom-fabricated and supplied quality highway products and provided installation services for projects across Canada, from roads to bridges and railway systems across the country. From our modest beginning, supplying steel products to local residential builders, A.J. Braun Mfg. Limited has evolved to become a leading supplier of high-quality fabricated steel and in-stock steel products for building contractors across the country.
Job Summary
The Designer is responsible for producing accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, and documentation to support manufacturing and project execution. This role interprets contract drawings and specifications, prepares approval and shop drawings, and collaborates closely with Engineering and Project teams to ensure design intent, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.
Job Requirements
- Read and interpret contract documents, specifications, structural drawings, and customer requirements.
- Create accurate 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
- Prepare approval drawings, shop drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Collaborate with Design Engineers and internal stakeholders to ensure design intent, manufacturability, and project requirements are maintained.
- Apply established drafting standards, design procedures, and best practices.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards, codes, regulatory requirements, and internal specifications.
- Review drawings and models for accuracy, completeness, and conformity prior to release.
- Revise drawings and documentation based on internal reviews, customer feedback, and project changes.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date design files, drawings, and project documentation.
- Support production and project teams by responding to design-related questions, revisions, and clarifications.
- Coordinate with fabrication and production teams to support manufacturing requirements and project timelines.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a college, CEGEP, vocational, or technical program in Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field; a university degree in Engineering or a related discipline is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D engineering drawings.
- 2+ years of experience in a design or drafting role, preferably within structural steel, fabrication, or manufacturing environments.
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, contract drawings, and technical specifications.
- Solid understanding of drafting standards, design procedures, and industry best practices.
- Experience preparing approval drawings, shop drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Experience with AutoCAD considered an asset.
- SolidWorks Professional Certification (CSWP) considered an asset.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of work.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
A.J. Braun encompasses a diverse collection of successful businesses, but our spirit isn’t found in the diversity of our portfolio; it’s found in the diversity of our people. At A.J. Braun, we believe that our greatest opportunity for continued success is fostered in the belief that every voice matters. Each one of us has a unique story and we promise to do our part to ensure that those stories are heard, seen, acknowledged, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
A.J. Braun is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in an effective and timely manner in accordance with the applicable standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. We foster an inclusive organizational culture as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON N2C 2E2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
