CAD Technician

Kinetic plc

Widnes

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Job summary

Kinetic plc is seeking a CAD Technician in Widnes to design computer aided technical drawings for manufacturing and assembly. You will break down parts into flat profiles for CAM, produce 2D/3D drawings, and support engineering with accurate data. The role is based in Widnes with a typical 38.5-hour week and a salary up to £32,500.

The position requires experience on the shop floor as a Fabricator/Welder or Sheet Metal professional, and proficiency with RADAN and CAM workflows is essential.

Qualifications

Experience breaking down parts into flat profiles for CAM.
Proficient in 2D/3D CAD modelling and drawing pack creation.
Knowledge of CAM post-processing steps and punching/lasering workflows.

Responsibilities

Design CAD drawings derived from customer orders to support engineering and manufacturing.
Break down parts into flat profiles for CNC punching and laser cutting.
Produce drawing packs and ensure accurate, timely delivery for production.

Skills

2D modelling

3D modelling

CAD software (RADAN)

Tools

RADAN CAD Software

CAM post-processing

Job description

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Job Type
Contract
Permanent
Temporary

Salary From
Up to £32500 per annum

Sector
Aerospace & Defence
Automotive & Transport
Chemical
Electronics & Technology
Energy & Utilities
Environmental
FMCG
General Manufacturing
Metals & Mining
Pharmaceutical & Scientific
Warehousing & Distribution

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. Candidates that apply that are suitable will be called and given additional information on the position and company. The 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.

Duties include:

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

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.

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