CAD/CAM Operator

Webrecruit; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme

Modern facilities and equipment

Supportive working environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Merson Signs in East Kilbride is seeking a seasoned CAD/CAM Operator to join our growing manufacturing team. The role involves creating, modifying and optimising CAD drawings and CAM programmes for CNC laser cutting, punching, bending and fabrication equipment.

You will produce 2D/3D drawings from customer specs, generate CAM programmes, and provide technical support to ensure quality, safety and environmental standards are met. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a CAD/CAM role within a manufacturing or sheet metal environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nesting layouts to maximise material utilisation and minimise waste.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical data and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of drawings, revisions and production files.
• Provide technical support across the manufacturing process and identify improvements.

Skills

CAD/CAM proficiency

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication & problem-solving

Tools

CAD software

CAM programming

CNC processes

Job description

CAD/CAM Operator

East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire

The Company

Serving some of the UK’s most recognisable brands, Merson Signs is an expert designer, manufacturer and installer of signs.

We are now looking for a CAD/CAM Operator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Overtime opportunities (paid at 1.5)


• Ongoing training and development


• Pension scheme


• Modern manufacturing facilities and equipment


• Supportive and professional working environment


• Opportunity to grow within a successful and expanding business

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced CAD/CAM professional with sheet metal manufacturing expertise to join our growing manufacturing business.

We've invested in state-of-the-art, industry-leading machinery and technology, giving you the chance to refine your expertise, perfect your craft and take pride in delivering exceptional work to the highest standards.

What's more, you will discover a truly supportive ecosystem that's committed to helping you succeed, with ongoing training and development opportunities, making this the perfect environment to grow alongside an ever-expanding business.

The Role

As a CAD/CAM Operator, you will create, modify and optimise CAD drawings and CAM programmes to support efficient, high-quality manufacturing.

Specifically, you will produce 2D and 3D CAD drawings from customer specifications and engineering requirements, while at the same time generating CAM programmes for CNC laser cutting, punching, bending and fabrication equipment.

Providing technical support across the manufacturing process, you will resolve design and production queries, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure all work complies with quality, health, safety and environmental standards.

Additionally, you will:

• Prepare nesting layouts to maximise material utilisation and minimise waste


• Interpret engineering drawings, technical data and customer requirements


• Maintain accurate records of drawings, revisions and production files

About You

To be considered as a CAD/CAM Operator, you will need:

• Previous experience in a CAD/CAM role within a manufacturing or sheet metal environment


• An understanding of CNC manufacturing processes, including laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication


• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills


• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities


• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Other organisations may call this role CAD Technician, CAD Engineer, CAD Designer, CAD/CAM Programmer, CAM Programmer, CNC Programmer, Manufacturing CAD Technician, Sheet Metal CAD Technician, Design Engineer, or CNC CAD Operator.

Webrecruit and Merson Signs are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.