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Trainee Draughtsman


Cunupia or Caroni, Central Full time Posted On 02.13.2025 Expire On 03.14.2025 Employer

Description


Job Title Trainee Draughtsman
 
Department Operations Department
 
Description Summary
The Trainee Draughtsman is an entry-level position that focuses on creating detailed technical drawings and plans related to the design, fabrication, and construction of steel structures and components. This role involves assisting senior draughtsmen, engineers, and project managers to produce accurate drawings that meet industry standards and project specifications.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Interpreting technical specifications, project requitements, architectural and engineering drawings to create detailed fabrication and construction drawings for steel structures
  • Creating detailed drawings of steel members, including size, shape, and location, as well as any holes, cuts, or other features.
  • Creating detailed drawings of connections between steel members, including the type and size of bolts, welds, and other fasteners.
  • Collaborating with engineers, and other construction professionals to ensure that steel components are designed and fabricated to meet project specifications and safety standards
  • Reviewing and checking the accuracy and completeness of shop and erection drawings, ensuring compliance with design and engineering specifications.
  • Ensuring that drafts adhere to relevant standards, building codes and quality controls.
  • Creating and maintaining a detailed material list, including sizes, quantities, and specifications of all steel components.
  • Communicating with the steel fabricator and the contractor to ensure that the steel components are fabricated and assembled correctly.
  • Ability to use industry-specific software, such as TEKLA & AutoCAD, to create detailed drawings and models.
  • Keeping records of revisions, project changes and other updates to the drawings.
 
Knowledge and Skills
  • Understanding of steel structures, material properties and the fabrication process
  • Understanding of Engineering Principles
  • Strong understanding of principles of dimensioning and tolerancing used in engineering drawings
  • Proficiency in detailing steel components, including connections, supports and assembly details
  • Ability to create and interpret technical drawings for steel structures using CAD software (AutoCAD, Tekla, etc.)
  • Knowledge of safety and compliance
  • Project management awareness
 
Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Time Management
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities, new information and technology
 
Minimum Qualification and Experience
  • Technical or Vocational Certificate
  • An Associate’s Degree (optional but beneficial)
  • Basic CAD Software Proficiency
  • CAD related Certification would be preferred
  • Prior experience would be an asset
 
Relationships
  • Reports directly to Senior Draughtsman
  • Provides support to Project Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Directors and Operations Manager

Work Environment
  • Corporate Office located at 48 – 49 Frederick Settlement Industrial Estate, Caroni
  • Working hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (may be required to work outside of regular hours when circumstances demand it)
  • May be required to participate in site visits (off-site)
  • Ensures that professionalism is displayed at all times
 
Other
  • Provide additional support as delegated by the Steel Detailer or Management Team

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Overview


Francis-Lau Construction Company Ltd
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Job ID:

119147

Title:

Trainee Draughtsman

Location:

Cunupia or Caroni, Central

Category:

General Labor

Salary:

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Employment Type:

Full time

Posted:

02.13.2025


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Installation-Maintenance-Repair : General-Other: Installation-Maintenance-Repair
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Job Requirements


Minimum Qualification and Experience
  • Technical or Vocational Certificate
  • An Associate’s Degree (optional but beneficial)
  • Basic CAD Software Proficiency
  • CAD related Certification would be preferred
  • Prior experience would be an asset

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