Experienced Miscellaneous Metals Drafter (SolidWorks)

Company: Please Plant
Job Type: Part-Time
Hours: Approximately 8–10 hours per week (40 hours per month), with flexibility based on workload
Work Location: Hybrid – Abbotsford, BC (occasional travel within the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver)
Compensation: $40.00–$60.00 per hour, depending on experience

About Please Plant

Please Plant is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in premium architectural planters, site furnishings, and custom fabricated metal products for commercial, municipal, hospitality, and landscape projects across North America.

We work with landscape architects, architects, developers, contractors, and municipalities to deliver innovative, high-quality products that enhance public spaces. As our company continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Miscellaneous Metals Drafter to join our team.

If you're passionate about quality drafting, enjoy solving fabrication challenges, and want to work with a team-oriented team on unique architectural projects, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a flexible hybrid position averaging 8–10 hours per week. Most drafting work can be completed remotely; however, occasional travel to our Abbotsford office, fabrication partners, suppliers, or project sites is required to review drawings, prototypes, fabrication details, and project requirements.

Working closely with our estimating, production, and project management teams, you'll prepare detailed shop drawings and fabrication drawings that support the successful manufacture and installation of our custom products.

Key Responsibilities

- Produce detailed fabrication and shop drawings using SolidWorks
- Review architectural and structural drawings
- Prepare accurate fabrication and installation drawings
- Coordinate with estimating, production, and project management teams
- Resolve constructability and fabrication issues




- Revise drawings throughout the project lifecycle
- Maintain drawing accuracy and company drafting standards
- Occasionally visit our office, fabrication facilities, suppliers, or project sites as required

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Minimum 5 years' experience drafting miscellaneous metals
- Advanced SolidWorks experience (preferred)
- Proven experience preparing shop drawings for:
- Stairs
- Guardrails and handrails
- Canopies
- Structural steel
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Strong understanding of fabrication methods and construction detailing
- Ability to interpret architectural and structural drawings
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Reliable vehicle for occasional business travel

Why Join Please Plant?

- Flexible part-time schedule
- Hybrid work environment
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Interesting architectural and custom fabrication projects
- Collaborative and supportive team
- Opportunity to contribute to projects across Canada and North America
- Potential for additional hours as the company continues to grow

Application Process

Please apply directly through Indeed.

Qualified applicants should include:

- Current resume
- Portfolio or examples of relevant miscellaneous metals drafting projects
- Examples of SolidWorks shop drawings, where available

Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a brief practical drafting assessment.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected Hours: 8–10 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Flexible hours

Experience:

- Miscellaneous metals drafting: 5 years (required)
- SolidWorks: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Driver's Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid – Abbotsford, BC

Pay: $40.00-$60.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC

📌 Experienced Miscellaneous Metals Drafter (SolidWorks) (Canada)
🏢 Please Plant
📍 Canada