CAD Technician

Yolk Recruitment; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a CAD Technician in Port Talbot, Wales. The role involves producing layout drawings, supporting design improvements, and collaborating with production teams. Ideal candidates are recent engineering graduates or those with relevant experience in sheet-metal design. This position offers competitive salary and early finishes on Fridays, making it a great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCAD for 2D design.
• Relevant engineering degree or around 1-2 years’ experience in sheet-metal or manufacturing design.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate plan layout drawings for both quotations and manufacturing.
• Creating drawing packs to support forming, welding, fabrication, and assembly teams.
• Collaborating with production, engineering, and workshop teams.

Skills

Experience using AutoCAD for 2D design

Ability to produce clear, accurate drawings

Education

Relevant engineering degree or 1-2 years’ experience

Job description

CAD Technician

Yolk Recruitment is supporting an established manufacturing organisation with the recruitment of a CAD Technician. If you’re looking to grow your career in design engineering within a modern, forward‑thinking manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to take the next step. This role would suit a recent engineering graduate or someone with a couple of years’ experience in sheet‑metal design looking to build their skills in a real production environment.

You’ll join a busy and reactive design office where your drawings and technical input directly support fabrication, assembly, and ongoing product improvements. The company has been manufacturing for over 30 years and continues to expand, offering long‑term stability and development for someone starting or progressing their career in manufacturing design.

Key responsibilities

• Producing accurate plan layout drawings for both quotations and manufacturing
• Creating drawing packs to support forming, welding, fabrication, and assembly teams
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels for materials used with the etching process
• Preparing 2D designs and supporting the creation of nests for production
• Scheduling product manufacturing through internal applications and systems
• Collaborating with production, engineering, and workshop teams to support smooth workflow
• Supporting design improvements and contributing ideas for product development

What you’ll need

• Experience using AutoCAD for 2D design
• Either a relevant engineering degree or around 1-2 years’ experience in sheet‑metal or manufacturing design
• Ability to produce clear, accurate drawings to support shop‑floor processes

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary.
• Early finish on Friday’s.