CAD Technician

Kinetic plc; Widnes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Widnes is seeking a CAD Technician with a fabrication or sheet metal background to join our engineering team. You will design computer aided drawings from customer orders, break parts into flat profiles for CNC punching and lasering, and manage each job from start to finish to support production.

The role requires proficient use of 2D/3D CAD, delivery of accurate drawing packs, and collaboration on shopfloor projects. Mon-Thu 8:00–16:30, Fri 8:00–14:30, permanent.

Qualifications

• Experience designing CAD drawings for fabrication or sheet metal projects.
• Ability to break down parts into flat profiles for processing.
• Proficient with 2D and 3D CAD workflows and file output for production.

Responsibilities

• Design CAD drawings from customer orders to support engineering and manufacturing.
• Break down parts into flat profiles for CNC punching and laser cutting.
• Manage each job from start to finish and output CAM files as required.
• Ensure quality checks on own work and assist on shopfloor projects.

Skills

CAD Design

Sheet Metal

2D/3D Modelling

CAM Prep

Tools

RADAN

Job description

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Job Type

• Contract
• Permanent
• Temporary

Salary From

• per annum
• per hour

Sector

• Aerospace & Defence
• Automotive & Transport
• Chemical
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics & Technology
• Energy & Utilities
• Environmental
• Food & Beverage
• General Manufacturing
• Metals & Mining
• Pharmaceutical & Scientific
• Warehousing & Distribution

Up to £32500 per annum

Widnes, England, North West

CAD Technician

Permanent

Are you a CAD Technician from a Fabrication or sheet metal background looking for your next permanent position? Would working in Widnes be ideal for your daily commute? Have you started your career on the shop floor as a Fabricator/Welder or Sheet Metal professional and worked your way up? Do you have knowledge / experience with using 2D and 3D models? Would a salary of £32500 be suitable for you? Happy working 38.5 hours a week, days only? If you have answered "yes" to all the above questions then please read on.

This purpose of the role is to design computer aided technical drawings derived from customer orders in order to support the engineering team in manufacturing and assembling parts for the customer. Using good CAD Management skills in supporting the engineering team. You will be required and must have experience in breaking down parts into flat profiles, ready for CNC Punching & lasering.

• To manage each job as own project from start to finish.
• Receive the customer order, read notes, understand requirements to produce a drawing pack, for production and works orders.
• Arrive on time to the office workstation ready to pick up new projects and plan time to manage existing projects already in production.
• Decide on types of drawings for the job or project- 2D, 3D or other.
• Check customer requirements, technical questions (TQ's), etc.
• Design part profiles on software RADAN, subcon, punch or manual work.
• Seek approval of 2D/3D models with the customer.
• Outputting of files for CAM post processing, email for SUBCON to ensure operator has program on relevant machine.
• Ensuring a thorough check of quality of own work every time.
• Oversee the production process giving face to face support on the shopfloor and answering questions.
• Give feedback to senior management on improvement matters eg utilising a better quality product or further material required for the job.
• Undertake any remedial work if required.
• Maintain good housekeeping in work area at all times.
• Ensure the correct PPE is worn if working on the shopfloor.
• Attend regulatory training provided by the company annually and as required. This may be on the job, external or classroom based.
• To work collaboratively as part of a team supporting others when required if they need help.
• To carry out any other reasonable instructions from the dept manager or other Manager.
• To work in safe manner at all times that does not pose a risk to self or others.

Position - CAD Technician Hours - Mon-Thurs 8am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-2:30pm Location - Widnes Salary - £32500

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