2D / 3D Sheet Metal CAD Technician

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal fabrication company in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to produce high-quality engineering drawings and CNC programs for sheet metal manufacturing. This full-time, site-based role involves creating CAD profiles and CNC programs while ensuring effective communication with clients. The ideal candidate should have strong CAD and sheet metal manufacturing knowledge, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Salary £27,000 – £32,000 DOE

Non-contractual quarterly bonus scheme

Life assurance

Additional holiday entitlement

Christmas shutdown

Onsite gym

Pension scheme

Training and development investment

Company-provided workwear and PPE

Onsite parking

Staff canteen

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of CAD software, preferably AutoCAD or TruTops.
• High proficiency in Excel and Teams.
• Focus and concentration throughout projects.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD/CAM profiles for client orders.
• Generate CNC programs efficiently.
• Communicate professionally with clients.

Skills

Understanding of 2D CAD software

Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes

Proficiency in MS Office/Office365

Experience with Trumpf CAM software

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

AutoCAD

TruTops

Job description

ADS Laser Cutting is the premier metal laser cutting, folding, fabrication, finishing and assembly company in the UK. We're a family‑run business with a passion for quality and a commitment to exceptional service. We work on a wide range of projects, from intricate designs to volume components, and our work is found in places like Siemens’ rail systems, London underground (TfL) trains, Lancôme Fragrances displays.

Our success is built on our team of highly skilled and valued employees. Their expertise and dedication translate into exceptional service and quality for our customers. Since our founding, ADS has grown tremendously year on year. This is thanks to our continued investment in the latest technology, machinery, infrastructure, and most importantly, our talented people. We now employ over 100 employees in our 87,000 square foot facility, ensuring we have the resources to deliver exceptional results on every project.

Role Profile

The role is to produce high quality and dimensionally accurate engineering drawings and CNC programs for the manufacturing of sheet metal to client orders and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Create accurate CAD/CAM profiles in line with client’s requests/orders.
• Create CNC programs using those profiles that promote efficiency in laser time, and savings in material.
• Create manufacture drawings for press, fabrication and assembly operations.
• Modify and update CAD/CNC where needed in a timely manner.
• Ensure good housekeeping and drawing control of programs is maintained.
• Clearly communicate with clients about order requirements, remaining professional and approachable at all times.
• Create bill of material lists, that will be submitted to the purchasing team and used to ensure all components for an order have sufficient resources to be completed.

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

• Have a strong understanding of 2D CAD software, preferably AutoCAD or TruTops.
• Have a strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes, and sheet metal developments.
• Have a high proficiency in MS Office/Office365 products, specifically within Excel and Teams.
• Preferably have experience with Trumpf CAM software, although this is not a requirement.
• Be able to remain focused and maintain concentration throughout a project’s lifecycle.
• Be able to maintain a high level of attention to detail, and quality of work.
• Have good communication skills, both internally with colleagues, and externally with clients.
• Demonstrate an honest and positive attitude towards work, with an accepting view on changes to procedure.
• Display critical thinking and innovative problem solving.
• Have a passion for delivering a high calibre of work.
• Be looking to build a career within a fast-growing business.

This position is required to be 100% site based.

Benefits

• Salary – £27,000 – £32,000 DOE.
• Non‑contractual quarterly bonus scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Above statutory holiday entitlement with additional service‑linked holiday.
• Christmas shutdown for one week.
• 40 hour working week, working Monday to Friday 07:30 – 16:00.
• Onsite gym.
• Pension scheme.
• Commitment to investing in training and development.
• Company‑provided workwear and PPE.
• Onsite parking.
• Staff canteen.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why they are the ideal candidate for this position.

STRICTLY NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES