CAD Programmer in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a CAD Programmer to support sheet metal production in Leeds, turning drawings into production-ready parts and preparing accurate work for laser cutting and punching.

You’ll read technical drawings, handle measurements, and work with the production team to maintain quality and meet deadlines. The role suits someone with CAD experience and a willingness to learn new systems in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• CAD experience with sheet metal manufacturing.
• Experience programming laser cutters or punches preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and work accurately to dimensions.
• Willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and amend 2D/3D CAD drawings and assist with programming sheet metal laser and punch machinery.
• Use nesting, optimisation and other production software.
• Read technical drawings, check measurements and inspect finished work.
• Work with the production team to maintain quality and meet deadlines.

Skills

CAD experience

Sheet metal manufacturing

Laser/punch programming

Reading drawings

Quality and measurements

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Job DescriptionCAD Programmer Sheet Metal Manufacturing Leeds Permanent £15-£17 per hour 39 paid hours per week | Early Friday finish Monday to Thursday: 7:00am-3:30pm + Friday: 7:00am-2:30pm + Overtime Ready to see your CAD work become real components on the factory floor? We're looking for a CAD Programmer to support sheet metal production in Leeds, preparing accurate work for laser cutting and punch machines. As a CAD Programmer, you'll use drawings and software to turn requirements into production-ready parts. You'll also support the team with measurements, quality checks and production queries.

What you’ll do

• Create and amend 2D/3D CAD drawings and assist with programming sheet metal laser and punch machinery
• Use nesting, optimisation and other production software
• Read technical drawings, check measurements and inspect finished work
• Work with the production team to maintain quality and meet deadlines

What you’ll bring

• CAD experience and an understanding of sheet metal manufacturing
• Ideally, experience programming laser cutters or punch machines
• Confidence reading drawings and working accurately with dimensions
• A practical approach and willingness to learn new systems

This CAD Programmer role could suit someone already working in sheet metal CAD/CAM, or a capable CAD user ready to develop their manufacturing programming skills. The hourly rate is negotiable within the advertised range, depending on experience.

If you’re a CAD Programmer who enjoys solving practical production challenges, we’d like to hear from you. CAD technicians with relevant sheet metal experience are also encouraged to apply for this CAD Programmer opportunity.

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