CAD / CAM Programmer

AWD Online; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Subsidised canteen

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking and cycle storage

Social events

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a CAD / CAM Programmer to turn customer drawings and models into production-ready manufacturing information in a busy subcontract engineering environment. You will prepare clear manufacturing packs by combining CAD drawings, models and offline CNC programs to support quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong CNC machining knowledge, engineering drawing skills and a precise, structured approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience producing drawings and models and carrying out offline programming.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining and engineering drawings.
• Able to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances and GDTs.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong attention to quality and accuracy with a structured approach.
• Able to identify issues early and solve problems effectively.
• Organised and able to manage multiple jobs.
• Desirable: Experience using Discus software or similar.
• Desirable: Measurement skills using manual or digital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate drawings and models for production.
• Check client drawings and identify missing or conflicting dimensions and tolerances.
• Produce CNC programs offline and run simulations to prove out work before production.
• Create manufacturing packs, ballooned drawings and feature lists.
• Provide drawing and documentation support to production.

Skills

CAD/CAM

CNC Programming

2D Drawing

3D Modelling

Engineering Drawings

GDTs

Discus software

Tools

Discus software

Job description

CAD / CAM Programmer

Join a busy subcontract engineering environment preparing manufacturing packs, CAD drawings, 3D models and offline CNC programs. This opportunity suits someone with strong CNC machining knowledge, engineering drawing skills and a precise, structured approach.

RECENT GRADUATES WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: CAD/CAM Engineer, CNC Programmer, CAM Programmer, Offline CNC Programmer, CAD/CAM Programming Engineer, CAD/CAM Technician, CAD Technician, CAD Engineer, Graduate Engineer

Benefits include a health cash plan, life assurance, professional development and flexible working arrangements.

SALARY: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour + Benefits

LOCATION: Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 07:00-13:00. Flexible working can be applied to this role. This is an on-site role; hybrid or home working is not available.

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an opportunity to turn customer drawings and models into accurate, production-ready manufacturing information within a busy subcontract engineering environment.

The CAD / CAM Programmer will prepare clear manufacturing packs, combining CAD drawings, models and offline CNC programs to support quality and on-time delivery.

Working closely with production, the CAD / CAM Programmer will identify drawing issues early, simulate programs and help jobs move smoothly into manufacture.

The CAD / CAM Programmer will also contribute to how work is planned and executed, with ongoing professional development supported.

DUTIES

Your duties as the CAD / CAM Programmer include:

• 2D Drawing and 3D Modelling: Create accurate drawings and models for production

• Drawing Review: Check client drawings and identify missing or conflicting dimensions and tolerances

• CNC Programming and Simulation: Produce CNC programs offline and run simulations to prove out work before production

• Manufacturing Documentation: Create manufacturing packs, ballooned drawings and feature lists

• Production Support: Provide drawing and documentation support to production

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience producing drawings and models and carrying out offline programming

• Strong understanding of CNC machining and engineering drawings

• Able to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances and GDTs

• Experience with CAD/CAM and manufacturing documentation

• Strong attention to quality and accuracy with a structured approach

• Able to identify issues early and solve problems effectively

• Organised and able to manage multiple jobs

DESIRABLE

• Experience using Discus software or similar

• Measurement skills using manual or digital equipment

BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Subsidised canteen
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking and cycle storage
• Social events, recognition schemes and long-service awards

JOB REF: AWDO-P15200