About the role
Pacifica Steel is hiring a full-time Draftsperson / Shop Technician for our plasma cutting facility in Calmar, Alberta. We supply A252 Gr. 3 pipe piles and CSA G40.21 44W / 350W plate to the pile-driving, oilfield and industrial construction sectors across Canada. This is a hands-on role, not a desk-only position. To start, time is split 50/50 between the office (drafting, work orders, inventory) and the shop floor (plasma table, receiving, loading). As the operation grows, the goal is for this role to move into the office full-time. You will own the path from customer drawing to cut part to shipped order. Position type: Full-time, permanent
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Location:
On-site, Calmar, AB
· Reports to: Facility / Operations Manager Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Drafting and shop drawings
- Prepare shop fabrication drawings, cut sheets and part details from customer drawings, sketches and engineered drawings.
- Dimension in both imperial (ft-in) and metric (m / mm); confirm units and tolerances before release.
- Build and nest cut programs for the CNC plasma table in ESAB Columbus; optimize nesting to reduce plate drop and scrap.
- Maintain drawing revision control and a clean, retrievable drawing archive.
- Apply correct weld symbols (CSA W59), material callouts and heat-number traceability on every drawing. Work order creation
- Convert quotes and customer POs into shop work orders with drawings, material, quantities, heat numbers and due dates.
- Track work orders from release to completion and flag schedule or material conflicts early. Inventory control
- Receive incoming plate and pipe against POs and mill test reports (MTRs); verify grade, size and heat numbers.




- Maintain accurate stock and remnant counts; run regular physical counts and reconcile against the system.
- Tag, label and locate material so it is traceable from receipt to shipment. Plasma table operation
- Load programs, set up and run the CNC plasma table; change consumables and perform routine maintenance.
- Inspect first-off and finished parts against drawings; record and report non-conformances. Material handling, loading and unloading
- Load and unload trucks and trailers using forklift and overhead crane.
- Stage outgoing orders, check against bills of lading (BOL) and secure loads. Qualifications Required
- Diploma or certificate in Engineering Design and Drafting Technology (or equivalent), or 2+ years of steel fabrication drafting experience.
- Working proficiency in AutoCAD (2D required; 3D an asset).
- Ability to read and produce structural and fabrication drawings, including CSA W59 weld symbols.
- Comfortable working in both imperial and metric units and converting accurately between them.
- Strong attention to detail, basic math and record-keeping; organized with paperwork and counts.
- Willing to work on the shop floor daily, lift up to 23 kg (50 lb) and work in a fabrication shop environment.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's licence and reliable transportation to Calmar. Assets




- Experience with ESAB Columbus CAD/CAM nesting software (training provided); Inventor, SolidWorks or Tekla also an asset.
- Experience in a steel fabrication or plate-processing shop.
- Forklift and overhead crane / rigging certificates (training provided on hire if needed).
- Inventory or ERP system experience (receiving, cycle counts, MTR tracking).
- Knowledge of pipe piles, plate grades (CSA G40.21 44W / 350W, ASTM A252 Gr. 3) and pile-driving industry products.
- Standard First Aid / CPR. Working conditions
- Split between office and shop floor; shop work includes noise, dust, plasma fumes, heavy steel and moving equipment.
- Steel-toed boots, safety glasses and hearing protection required; additional PPE supplied.
- Monday to Friday day shift; occasional overtime to meet shipping deadlines.
- Successful candidate must follow all site safety, OH&S; and quality procedures.

What we offer
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how to apply
- Pay is determined by experience.
- Benefits package after 3 months of employment.
- Cross-training across drafting, CNC operation and inventory — a transparent path to shop lead or production coordinator.
- A growing steel supply and fabrication business serving Alberta's piling and industrial markets. To apply: email your resume and 2–3 drawing samples to Carlton Hoogerdijk at Carlton.
[email protected] with "Draftsperson – Calmar" in the subject line. Applications reviewed as received; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Pay: $29.00-$40.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week Work

Location:
In person

📌 Draftsperson / Shop Technician (Calmar)
🏢 Pacifica Steel
📍 Calmar