Auto CAD Technician

Spider; Nacton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is looking for an Auto CAD Technician to join their team in Framlingham. The role involves designing efficient agricultural machinery, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring compliance with standards. Applicants should have experience with CAD software and possess strong teamwork skills. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Annual occupational health checks

In-house training

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience with Certificate of Conformity and British Standards.
• Proactive in identifying improvements in product design.

Responsibilities

• Utilise AutoCAD Inventor to support design projects.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure component specifications.
• Update technical drawings and communicate changes to production.
• Assist production team by addressing technical inquiries.
• Conduct site visits to support machinery setup.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Teamwork

Problem identification

Tools

AutoCAD Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Overview

Auto CAD Technician - Join a pioneering force in agricultural machinery manufacturing where your expertise can help shape the future of farming!

If you're ready for your next career step, apply today! Spider is advertising on behalf of a leading manufacturing company who are looking for an Auto CAD Technician to join their team in Framlingham, Suffolk.

Why Them

They pride themselves on being one of the leaders in trailer and spreader manufacturing in the UK. Their mission is to deliver quality, reliability, and performance to their customers in the agricultural sector. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, their robust range of products, including farm trailers and manure spreaders, ensures that they meet the evolving challenges of modern agriculture.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary of £24,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience
• Holiday: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Extras: Annual occupational health & hearing checks, Annual Christmas Shutdown (normally 2 weeks), In-house training

About the role

As an Auto CAD Technician, you will assist their Head Design Engineer in designing highly efficient agricultural machinery and trailers. Your responsibilities will involve collaboration across departments, ensuring that their products not only meet their standards but also exceed customer expectations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to product development and quality assurance in a dynamic fabrication and manufacturing environment.

You will be required to work Mondays - Thursdays from 8:30am to 5pm with a half an hour lunch break at 1pm and Fridays from 8.30am to 3pm with a half an hour lunch break.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Utilise AutoCAD Inventor to support the Head Design Engineer in designing agricultural machinery and trailers that meet regulatory standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and the purchasing department to ensure proper component supply and specifications.
• Keep technical drawings updated and communicate any changes to the production team to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain and update technical records as required and assist the production team by addressing queries and providing necessary drawings.
• Engage with customers to address technical inquiries and assist with warranty claim processing.
• Conduct site visits to support the initial setup of complex machinery for clients.
• Work closely with Production and Quality Control teams to ensure all machinery is built to the highest standards, achieving 'right first time' quality.
• Adhere to all health and safety practises and report any risks to the manufacturing supervisor promptly.

About you

You should possess proficiency in 3D CAD software, along with previous work experience in an engineering environment and experience of working on Certificate of Conformity and British Standards. It would be an advantage if you have experience of using Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault, but not essential as we can provide in house training. The ability to work effectively both in a team and independently is essential. You will also be proactive in identifying improvements in product design, safety, and durability, contributing to the continuous development of their products.

Application and adjustments

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Additional keywords

AutoCAD, CAD Technician, Agricultural Machinery, Product Development, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Support, Autodesk, Manufacturing

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