CAD Designer/Operator

NRL Recruitment; Grahamston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a CAD operator for a site-based contract in Grahamston, Scotland, lasting around 4 months. You will maintain and develop master drawings, ensuring compliance with both company and international standards. Ideal candidates will have an ONC/HNC in engineering, be proficient in AutoCAD, and possess strong organizational skills to manage numerous drawings effectively.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC qualified or equivalent in engineering discipline.
• Completed accredited course in AutoCAD.
• Ability to handle large amounts of drawings and related data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site’s master drawings following project modifications.
• Develop company standards for drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers to update relevant systems.

Skills

AutoCAD expertise

High IT skills

Organized in handling drawings

Education

ONC/HNC qualified or equivalent in engineering

Accredited AutoCAD course

Tools

AutoCAD

Alfresco

Maximo

Job description

Our client has a contract opportunity for CAD operator – Grangemouth. This will be a site‑based contract, duration ~4 months, likely to extend. The CAD operator will report to the Engineering Manager.

Duties & Experience

• Maintain the site’s master drawings following project or minor plant modification delivery.
• Own and develop site drawing format and standards.
• Serve as source of CAD expertise.
• Update master drawings for 20‑30 projects per year, several thousand drawings annually.
• Work in a dynamic environment and adapt to frequent project changes.
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness in electronic drafting.
• Maintain, support and operate associated plotters and printers.
• Perform drawing and technology research.
• Coordinate with designers / asset engineers to allocate tags, equipment and drawing numbers and update the relevant databases/systems.
• Ensure all master/critical drawings are formatted, layered and created in line with company and international standards.
• Update master drawings following delivery of a project or minor plant modification in line with 3rd party engineering dossiers or plant mods, including unspecified but related drawings.
• Interact with designers, project managers, engineers, operations and other personnel to incorporate concepts and information into drawing packages.
• Re‑layout master drawings as required to ensure legibility.
• Lead maintenance and development of the CAD environment for the site.
• Lead development of company standards for drawings.
• AutoCAD expert, Alfresco & Maximo user.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC qualified or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• AutoCAD user with a completed accredited course.
• High level of IT skills.
• Highly organised in handling large amounts of drawings and associated data.

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