CAD Draughtsman

Team Recruitment Ltd; Westhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled CAD Draughtsman to join an Operations Support Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing CAD drawings, managing drawing revisions, and liaising with clients and suppliers. The role requires proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with experience in fabrication or engineering preferred. Strong attention to detail is essential for this position, which supports compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks essential.
• Experience in fabrication, engineering, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and proficient document control required.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD drawings, manage revisions and control of design data.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers for design inputs.
• Assist with dimensional surveys and compile reports.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Attention to detail

Document-control skills

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking a skilled CAD Draughtsman to join our clients Operations Support Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing CAD drawings, burning table profile templates, managing client-issued drawings, and preparing as-built documentation. This role also supports the maintenance of design-information databases and provides technical assistance to other departments when required.

Key Responsibilities

Drawing & Design Support

• Produce CAD drawings, working drawings, and burning-table profile templates.
• Review client drawings and specifications, compile Bills of Materials (BOMs), and support contract review of design/engineering requirements.
• Manage drawing revisions, change control, issue records, archiving, and profiling information.
• Create working drawings from survey reports and company sketches.
• Carry out revisions and control of drawings and design data.

Liaison & Coordination

• Liaise with suppliers, clients, third-party design houses, and internal departments regarding design inputs and drawing requirements.
• Liaise with clients regarding the correct status of free-issued drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with third-party verification bodies for drawing and design package approvals.

Surveying & Reporting

• Assist with electronic and manual dimensional surveys.
• Compile dimensional reports and issue them to the Quality and Production departments.
• Support the Production team with material take-offs.

QHSE Responsibilities

• Ensure effective implementation of the company's Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
• Confirm that all design-related equipment and materials are safe for use, assessing associated risks.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, industry standards, and company risk assessments.

Desired Qualities/Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Experience in fabrication, engineering, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and document-control skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.