Draughtsman

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd is seeking an experienced Draughtsman to join a established manufacturing operation. You will produce accurate engineering drawings and support design and manufacturing processes.

Key duties include creating 2D drawings and 3D models, interpreting customer specifications, and ensuring drawings meet manufacturing requirements. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Draughtsman or CAD Technician within engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Producing and amending detailed engineering drawings to meet customer requirements.
• Creating 2D drawings and, where required, 3D models using CAD software.
• Interpreting customer drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Ensuring drawings are accurate, clear and suitable for manufacturing.
• Supporting the development and modification of components and products.
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure designs can be manufactured effectively.

Skills

2D drafting

3D modelling

Attention to detail

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Solutions are pleased to be partnering with our Client to appoint an experienced Draughtsman to join their established manufacturing operation.

Your role as Draughtsman will focus on producing accurate engineering drawings and supporting the design and manufacturing process. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will ensure drawings meet customer specifications and provide the information required to manufacture components accurately and efficiently.

Day to day functions of the Draughtsman role will include:

• Producing and amending detailed engineering drawings to meet customer requirements.
• Creating 2D drawings and, where required, 3D models using CAD software.
• Interpreting customer drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Ensuring drawings are accurate, clear and suitable for manufacturing.
• Supporting the development and modification of components and products.
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to resolve drawing or manufacturing queries.
• Making revisions to existing drawings and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Ensuring drawings reflect the correct dimensions, tolerances, materials and specifications.
• Supporting design changes and continuous improvement activities.
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure designs can be manufactured effectively.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE DRAUGHTSMAN

• £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
• Hours - Monday/Thursday (8:00am/5:00pm) & Friday (8:00am/4:00pm)
• Permanent position within an established manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to work on a varied range of engineering and manufacturing projects.
• Close involvement with the design and production process.
• The opportunity to contribute ideas and support improvements to manufacturing processes.
• A supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a Draughtsman, CAD Technician or Mechanical Design role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

You should be confident using CAD software, interpreting engineering drawings and understanding dimensions, tolerances and manufacturing requirements. Experience within sheet metal, fabrication, precision engineering or general manufacturing would be advantageous.

We are looking for someone with good attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across design, engineering and production.

Disclaimer

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasise that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.