CAD Technician

Reevr; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design and manufacturing company in West Midlands is seeking a SolidWorks CAD Technician to play a vital role in creating custom staircases. You will be responsible for producing technical drawings and 3D models, collaborating with clients and production teams. Ideal candidates should have experience in joinery or a related field, proficient in SolidWorks and CAD tools, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers full training and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Full training on bespoke design software

Dynamic work environment

Hands-on involvement in projects

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in joinery or related industry.
• Able to confidently present design ideas to clients.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Highly motivated with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD tools.
• Strong IT and numerical abilities.
• Ability to read architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts to support sales.
• Produce assembly drawings for client approval.
• Prepare production drawings for manufacturing.
• Generate accurate technical CAD drawings.
• Assist with CNC programming of drawings.
• Collaborate with teams for project delivery.

Skills

Experience in joinery, architecture or related manufacturing

Presentation and explanation of design ideas

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Numerical skills

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing design and manufacturing company as a SolidWorks CAD Technician. This role offers hands‑on involvement in creating stunning, fully custom staircases from concept through to final production drawings.

You’ll use bespoke design software alongside CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and SketchUp to generate accurate technical drawings and 3D models ready for production. You will also collaborate with clients, sales, and production teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop design concepts and visuals to support the sales process
• Produce general assembly drawings for client sign-off
• Prepare detailed production drawings for manufacturing
• Generate accurate technical CAD drawings and 3D models
• Assist with CNC programming of drawings
• Work closely with clients, sales, and production teams to ensure seamless project delivery

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in joinery, architecture, or a related manufacturing industry
• Confident in presenting and explaining design ideas to clients
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• Highly motivated with a keen eye for detail
• Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and SketchUp (Adobe Creative Suite is a bonus)
• Strong IT and numerical skills
• Able to read and interpret architectural drawings

What We Offer:

• Full training on bespoke design software
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing company
• Hands‑on involvement in projects from concept to completion
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth

If you’re an experienced CAD designer with a passion for bespoke joinery and want to be part of a growing, creative team, we’d love to hear from you.