CAD Technician

ZipRecruiter; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing engineering organisation in Colchester is seeking a CAD Technician to join their expanding team. The role involves 2D and 3D design using AutoCAD and SolidWorks with a focus on supporting in-house Design Engineers. The company offers £30,000 to £35,000 DOE, generous holiday allowance, and development opportunities including support towards Chartership.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Pension

Death in Service Benefit

Medical Support Scheme

Onsite Parking

Development Opportunities

Chartership Support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a CAD role.
• Competent in the use of AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar packages.
• You will hold an HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline e.g. mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Support in-house Design Engineers.
• Complete designs within the relevant regulations/standards.
• Produce initial 2D layout drawings for client discussion and approval.
• Help produce 3D manufacturing models for fabrication and installation.
• Complete full design packages consisting of BOMs, design specifications, installation detail drawings & post installation as-built documentation.
• Liaise with the projects team, keeping them up to date throughout the process.

Skills

2D design experience

3D design experience

Use of AutoCAD

Use of SolidWorks

Education

HND or equivalent in engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

CAD Technician (2D & 3D, Sheet Metal) West Mersea, Colchester — £30,000 to £35,000 DOE + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Death in Service Benefit + Medical Support Scheme + Onsite Parking + Development Opportunities + Chartership Support
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, Fridays, 9am to 4pm.

CAD Technician required for a successful manufacturing engineering organisation who provide niche designs to their clients. The company are expanding and so need staff to join their growing team. Candidates will have 2D and 3D experience, ideally on AutoCAD and SolidWorks or similar packages. This is a fantastic opportunity for a CAD Technician to join a business that invests and develops their team, including support towards progression and Chartership. You will work in an experienced team to support in-house Design Engineers.

Responsibilities

• To support in-house Design Engineers.
• Completing designs within the relevant regulations/standards.
• Producing initial 2D layout drawings for client discussion and approval.
• Helping to produce 3D manufacturing models for fabrication and installation.
• Completing full design packages consisting of BOMs, design specification, installation detail drawings & post installation as-built documentation.
• Liaison with the projects team, keeping them up to date throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a CAD role.
• Competent in use of AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar packages.
• You will hold an HND or equivalent in an engineering discipline e.g. mechanical.