CAD Technician

About Us

Prairie Machine is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of heavy-duty equipment and technical solutions for the heavy industrial and mining industries. We are looking for people who are as passionate as we are; people with a desire to succeed, people who aspire for greatness, and people who want to be recognized and appreciated for their contributions.

Why Choose Prairie Machine?

• Competitive Wages, Rewards, and Incentives
• Health and Dental Coverage & Life and Disability Coverage
• Pension and RRSP programs
• Career Growth and Development
• Work-life balance

Job Description

The CAD Technician specializes in preparing AutoCAD Electrical schematics and Bills of Materials for mobile mining equipment. This position works within the Application Engineering group that develops continuous boring machines and conveyor solutions underground mining. The CAD Technician will be an essential part of building, improving and developing new solutions to Prairie Machine's extensive product line of mining equipment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Auto CAD Electrical Schematics and Bill of Materials
• Maintaining drawings and BOM's in Autodesk Vault environment
• Update AutoCAD Electrical drawings from redlines
• Generating parts in Autodesk Vault and Epicore environment
• Preparing change orders and updating schematics
• Preparing non-conformances and change orders

General Expectations

• Follow prescribed safety standards, rules and regulations, ensuring all workers comply
• Instill a safety culture; lead by example
• Identify and record non-conformities and participate in their resolution
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Recommend improvements and develop improvement plans in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions
• Maintain a well-organized and clean facility as per Prairie Machine vision
• Maintain all equipment and tools per recommended procedures
• Maintain a healthy work environment and develop employees on a professional level

Qualifications

• Completion of a technical degree or equivalent experience working in AutoCAD Electrical
• Minimum 5 years experience working in mining, manufacturing or mineral processing
• CAD/CAM Technologist Diploma or minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Machinist

Additional Qualifications that would be considered an asset

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, Simco and/or Epicor ERP
• Experience with CAD/CAM integration

Compensation

• Salaries vary depending on various factors, such as skill, ability, experience and qualifications for the role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent