CAD Drafter – Door & Storefront Systems
Avro Aluminum – Etobicoke, Ontario
Avro Aluminum is looking for a capable and motivated CAD Drafter to support our growing aluminum door and storefront division.
The drafting itself is not overly complicated. What is important to us is that the successful candidate has a strong foundation in the core drafting skills, is organized and dependable, takes pride in producing accurate work, and is willing to learn.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable taking on new challenges, asking questions when necessary, accepting constructive feedback, and learning from mistakes.
Experience in the fenestration, architectural aluminum, storefront, curtain wall, window, or commercial door industry would be a strong asset.
Primary Responsibilities
The CAD Drafter will be responsible for:
- Preparing accurate shop drawings for aluminum door and storefront orders.
- Preparing fabrication drawings used by our manufacturing team.
- Developing and maintaining standard door and storefront details.
- Producing and maintaining accurate AutoCAD drawings for aluminum extrusions, hardware, glazing, fasteners, and assemblies.
- Working with the Avro Project Coordinator to move orders efficiently from design and approval through fabrication.
- Maintaining organized CAD files, drawing standards, part numbers, revisions, and technical documentation.
- Reviewing drawings for accuracy and completeness before they are released to production.
- Updating drawings based on manufacturing feedback, product changes, and field experience.
- Helping develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) for door and storefront assemblies.
- Supporting the continued development of Avro's door and storefront product catalogues.
- Assisting with the development and documentation of new aluminum extrusion profiles.
- Reviewing extrusion die drawings and comparing extrusion samples against approved drawings.
- Supporting the continued development of the systems and documentation required for efficient door and storefront manufacturing.
AutoCAD Skills
Strong AutoCAD competency is important for this position.
The successful candidate should be comfortable with:
- Accurate 2D drafting.
- Blocks and dynamic blocks.
- Layers, attributes, external references, templates, and drawing standards.
- Parametric drawing techniques.
- Creating drawings that can be reused efficiently across multiple product configurations.
- Basic to strong 3D modelling skills.
Expert-level knowledge in every area is not required on day one. However, the candidate must have a solid foundation and the ability and willingness to develop more advanced skills as the position evolves.
Excel & Data Management
Strong Excel skills are also important.
The candidate should be comfortable using Excel to organize and maintain:
- Part lists
- Bills of Materials
- Product information
- Hardware information
- Drawing registers
- Revision information
- Manufacturing data
The ability to organize information logically and accurately is as important as drafting ability.
Product & Manufacturing Development
This position will involve more than producing individual shop drawings.
Avro is continuing to develop the technical infrastructure supporting our door and storefront business. The successful candidate will work with the Project Coordinator and management to improve and maintain:
- Standard product drawings
- Fabrication drawings
- Product catalogues
- Extrusion libraries
- Hardware libraries
- Fastener information
- Bills of Materials
- Drawing standards
- Part-number systems
- Revision control
- Manufacturing documentation
- Product configurator information
Over time, the drafter will develop a strong understanding of how the drawings, BOMs, catalogue information, hardware, extrusions, and manufacturing processes all relate to one another.
Extrusion & Die Development
Experience with aluminum extrusion development is an asset but is not mandatory.
The role may include:
- Preparing drawings for new aluminum extrusion profiles.
- Reviewing extrusion die drawings supplied by die manufacturers.
- Checking dimensions and tolerances.
- Comparing first-run extrusion samples against approved drawings.
- Documenting required corrections.
- Maintaining approved extrusion drawings and revisions.
A willingness to learn this process is more important than already knowing every aspect of extrusion die development.
Preferred Industry Experience
Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:
- Aluminum doors
- Storefront systems
- Curtain wall
- Commercial windows
- Architectural aluminum
- Fenestration
- Commercial door hardware
- Aluminum extrusion
- Manufacturing drafting
- Product catalogue development
Candidates with strong drafting and manufacturing skills from other industries will also be considered.
What We Are Looking For
We are not necessarily looking for the candidate with the longest resume.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has solid basic drafting competency.
- Produces accurate and organized work.
- Pays attention to details.
- Takes responsibility for their work.
- Has a strong work ethic.
- Can manage multiple priorities.
- Is willing to ask questions when something is unclear.
- Accepts constructive feedback.
- Learns from mistakes rather than repeating them.
- Is comfortable being given problems that may not have an immediate or obvious answer.
- Is willing to research, investigate, and work toward a solution.
- Is interested in learning more about doors, storefronts, hardware, extrusions, and manufacturing.
- Wants to become more capable as the role develops.
We do not expect the successful candidate to know everything when they start.
We do expect them to be competent in the fundamentals, dependable, willing to learn, and committed to improving their knowledge and the quality of their work.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on position within a growing part of Avro Aluminum's business.
The successful candidate will initially focus on shop drawings and fabrication drawings while gradually becoming involved in product development, catalogues, extrusion development, BOMs, manufacturing standards, and other systems supporting the door and storefront division.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to develop significantly broader technical and manufacturing knowledge while helping Avro build a more efficient and standardized door and storefront operation.
Position: Full-Time
Location: Etobicoke, Ontario
Company: Avro Aluminum/Tangent Wall Ltd
Compensation: Based on experience and demonstrated capability
Indeed-ready screening questions
· How would you rate your AutoCAD proficiency?
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker, but you're looking for Intermediate–Advanced or better.
· How would you rate your AutoCAD proficiency?
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker, but you're looking for Intermediate–Advanced or better.
· How would you rate your AutoCAD proficiency?
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker, but you're looking for Intermediate–Advanced or better.
Setting
· Are you comfortable producing accurate 2D shop and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD?
Yes / No
Deal breaker: Yes
· Are you comfortable producing accurate 2D shop and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD?
Yes / No
Deal breaker: Yes
· Are you comfortable producing accurate 2D shop and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD?
Yes / No
Deal breaker: Yes
Prefer Advanced+
· Which industries have you worked in?
Aluminum doors/storefronts / Curtain wall / Windows / Glass & glazing / Architectural aluminum / Other manufacturing / None
Not a deal breaker.
· Which industries have you worked in?
Aluminum doors/storefronts / Curtain wall / Windows / Glass & glazing / Architectural aluminum / Other manufacturing / None
Not a deal breaker.
· Which industries have you worked in?
Aluminum doors/storefronts / Curtain wall / Windows / Glass & glazing / Architectural aluminum / Other manufacturing / None
Not a deal breaker.
Required: Yes
· How would you rate your Microsoft Excel skills?
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker.
· How would you rate your Microsoft Excel skills?
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker.
· How would you rate your Microsoft Excel skills?
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker.
Prefer Regular+
· Do you have experience working with BOMs, part lists, product catalogues, or manufacturing documentation?
Yes / No
Not a deal breaker.
· Do you have experience working with BOMs, part lists, product catalogues, or manufacturing documentation?
Yes / No
Not a deal breaker.
· Do you have experience working with BOMs, part lists, product catalogues, or manufacturing documentation?
Yes / No
Not a deal breaker.
Preferred, not required
· Are you comfortable working in an environment where you may be asked to investigate unfamiliar technical problems, accept feedback, correct mistakes, and learn new processes?
Yes / No
Deal breaker: Yes
· Are you comfortable working in an environment where you may be asked to investigate unfamiliar technical problems, accept feedback, correct mistakes, and learn new processes?
Yes / No
Deal breaker: Yes
· Are you comfortable working in an environment where you may be asked to investigate unfamiliar technical problems, accept feedback, correct mistakes, and learn new processes?
Yes / No
Deal breaker: Yes
Preferred
· How would you rate your AutoCAD proficiency?
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker, but you're looking for Intermediate–Advanced or better.
· How would you rate your AutoCAD proficiency?
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker, but you're looking for Intermediate–Advanced or better.
· How would you rate your AutoCAD proficiency?
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker, but you're looking for Intermediate–Advanced or better.
Prefer Intermediate+
· Are you comfortable producing accurate 2D shop and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD?
Yes / No
Deal breaker: Yes
· Are you comfortable producing accurate 2D shop and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD?
Yes / No
Deal breaker: Yes
· Are you comfortable producing accurate 2D shop and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD?
Yes / No
Deal breaker: Yes
Not a deal breaker
· Which industries have you worked in?
Aluminum doors/storefronts / Curtain wall / Windows / Glass & glazing / Architectural aluminum / Other manufacturing / None
Not a deal breaker.
· Which industries have you worked in?
Aluminum doors/storefronts / Curtain wall / Windows / Glass & glazing / Architectural aluminum / Other manufacturing / None
Not a deal breaker.
· Which industries have you worked in?
Aluminum doors/storefronts / Curtain wall / Windows / Glass & glazing / Architectural aluminum / Other manufacturing / None
Not a deal breaker.
Required: Yes
· How would you rate your Microsoft Excel skills?
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker.
· How would you rate your Microsoft Excel skills?
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker.
· How would you rate your Microsoft Excel skills?
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
Not a deal breaker.
Required: Yes
· Do you have experience working with BOMs, part lists, product catalogues, or manufacturing documentation?
Yes / No
Not a deal breaker.
· Do you have experience working with BOMs, part lists, product catalogues, or manufacturing documentation?
Yes / No
Not a deal breaker.
· Do you have experience working with BOMs, part lists, product catalogues, or manufacturing documentation?
Yes / No
Not a deal breaker.
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Company Overview
Ltd is a dynamic and growing company specializing in professional glass and door services for the property management and retail facility management industries. Serving clients locally and across the region, we pride ourselves on delivering fast, high-quality solutions through our skilled team of glaziers, door technicians, and extensive vendor network. We are committed to expanding our services and developing our talented workforce to meet future growth.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated CAD Drafter with a focus on Door & Storefront Systems to join our innovative team. In this role, you will create precise and detailed technical drawings for doors, storefronts, and related systems, supporting project execution from concept through construction. Your expertise in drafting software and construction processes will be essential in delivering accurate designs that meet client specifications and industry standards.
Duties
- Develop detailed 2D CAD drawings for door and storefront systems using AutoCAD and Revit software.
- Create schematics, layouts, and assembly drawings that clearly communicate design intent.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to refine designs based on project requirements.
- Utilize SketchUp, NavisWorks, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or SolidWorks to visualize concepts and perform clash detection.
- Review construction documents to ensure accuracy, compliance with codes, and constructability.
- Assist in preparing presentation materials including 2D animations to illustrate design features.
- Support site visits by providing technical drawings and modifications as needed during construction phases.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in CAD drafting within the construction or architectural industry, specifically with doors or storefront systems preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; experience with Revit, SketchUp, NavisWorks, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or SolidWorks is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of schematics, technical drafting standards, and construction processes.
- Knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and industry best practices related to doors and storefront systems.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and clear technical drawings.
- Prior experience working on projects involving construction or renovation is a plus.
- Basic familiarity with 2D animation tools is an advantage for creating visual presentations.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, precision, and professional growth!
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
