CAD/CAM Operator – Hands-on Design & Growth Path

DS Smith Europe; Louth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping discounts

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking a CAD/CAM Operator to join the Design Team at Ralegh (Manby). This role offers hands‑on learning, training and a long‑term career within DS Smith as we transfer specialist knowledge ahead of 2027 retirement.

You will design flatbed and rotary cutting dies from customer drawings, collaborating with production teams while ensuring quality, accuracy and on‑time delivery. Training and mentoring are provided for long‑term career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in CAD/CAM or technical drawing is beneficial.
• Ability to understand and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to learn, develop new skills and adapt in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD/CAM designs for flatbed and rotary cutting dies from drawings and specs.
• Interpret customer requirements and translate into manufacturing-ready outputs.
• Prepare and process CAD/CAM data to production standards.
• Distribute design information to production departments.
• Collaborate with customers, production teams and Team Leader to meet deadlines.
• Perform quality checks to ensure designs meet specifications.
• Identify and report quality issues; support corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and monitor performance against targets.
• Maintain accurate records to support manufacturing processes.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and keep a safe workspace.

Skills

CAD/CAM

Technical drawing

Engineering

Manufacturing

Tools

CAD software

Job description

DS Smith is seeking a CAD/CAM Operator to join the Design Team at Ralegh (Manby). This role offers hands‑on learning, training and a long‑term career within DS Smith as we transfer specialist knowledge ahead of 2027 retirement.

You will design flatbed and rotary cutting dies from customer drawings, collaborating with production teams while ensuring quality, accuracy and on‑time delivery. Training and mentoring are provided for long‑term career development.