Mechanical Designer / Drafter

Join a team where innovation meets craftsmanship. Our client is seeking a curious and collaborative Mechanical Designer or Drafter to join their engineering team. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in turning concepts into reality—working side-by-side with engineers, production staff, and even customers to bring custom projects to life. If you thrive in a hands-on, manufacturing-focused environment and have a passion for continuous learning, we’d love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

• Translate initial ideas, calculations, and sketches from engineers into clear, complete 3D models and technical drawings.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and product managers to ensure designs meet technical and practical requirements.
• Annotate and verify design specifications using CAD tools (SolidWorks and AutoCAD).
• Work with manufacturing, estimating, and supply chain teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of all drawings and BOMs before release.
• Support the engineering team by creating models and drawings on deadline, using various methods to ensure thorough, production-ready deliverables.
• Contribute to the ongoing effort to standardize and unify our design documentation processes—your input and ideas are welcome.

What You Bring to the Team

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Drafting.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (AutoCAD experience is a bonus).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including welding, fabrication, and power transmission design.
• Experience in transforming raw steel into high-quality finished equipment (machining, cutting, shearing, welding, painting, assembly).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and customer specifications with precision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word).
• Strong mechanical aptitude—hands-on experience is highly valued.
• Clear communicator with solid writing and verbal skills.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.