Cad Technician

First Base; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base is seeking a CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer in Gloucester. You will review customer CAD files for AM processes, modify CAD models, and prepare files for manufacturing with expert use of CAD/CAM software.

You will operate AM machines and perform post-processing tasks. The role requires strong CAD skills, experience with 3D printing technologies, and the ability to read drawings with tolerances.

Qualifications

• ND or degree in CAD/CAM, industrial design or engineering.
• Experience with parametric and/or surface CAD modelling.
• Strong interest in 3D printing technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review customer CAD files to assess suitability for SLA, DLP, MSLA or FDM processes and provide build time estimates.
• Modify and fix CAD models for manufacture using listed CAD tools.
• Prepare CAD files for additive manufacture, including orientation, support creation and slice setup.
• Repair and modify parts for SLS manufacture.
• Operate, monitor and unload AM machines, including post-processing such as support removal and curing.
• Work on a weekend rota to cover unloading/starting AM machines.
• Perform minor maintenance and calibration of AM machines.
• Create tooling insert CAD models for PU department and SLA masters.
• Create 2D DXF/DWG CAD files from 3D models for vinyl transfer applications.

Skills

CAD modeling

3D printing

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Process improvement

Education

ND or degree in CAD/CAM, industrial design or engineering

Tools

Materialise Magics

Autodesk Powershape

PTC Creo

3D Sprint

Cura

PrusaSlicer

Lychee

Job description

CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Hours: 8.00 am - 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Competitive, with benefits package

Key Responsibilities of a CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer:

• Review customer CAD files to assess suitability for SLA, DLP, MSLA or FDM additive manufacturing processes, and provide build time estimates
• Modify and fix CAD models for manufacture using Materialise Magics, Autodesk Powershape or PTC Creo
• Prepare CAD files for additive manufacture, including orientation, support creation and slice setup
• Repair and modify parts for SLS manufacture
• Operate, monitor and unload AM machines, including post-processing such as support removal, washing and curing
• Work on a weekend rota to cover unloading/starting of AM machines
• Perform minor maintenance and calibration of AM machines
• Support the PU department through the creation of tooling insert CAD models and SLA masters
• Create 2D DXF/DWG CAD files from 3D customer models for vinyl sticker and transfer applications

Key Skills of a CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer:

• ND or degree in CAD/CAM, industrial design or engineering
• Parametric and/or surface CAD modelling experience
• Strong interest and understanding of 3D printing technologies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances and requirements
• Experience with software such as Materialise Magics, Autodesk Powershape, PTC Creo, and 3D printer slicers (3D Sprint, Cura, PrusaSlicer, Lychee)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Strong timekeeping and ability to implement process improvements