Hands-On CAD Technician Apprentice: Design & Manufacturing

The Growth Company: Education & Skills; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company offers an apprenticeship opportunity in CAD-driven design, with hands-on time on the shop floor to understand manufacturing processes. You will work on 2D/3D CAD drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation, collaborating with engineers and designers on live projects and product improvements.

Full training will be provided, and you will learn to translate designs into manufacturable solutions while adhering to safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy shop-floor environment.
• Basic CAD would be beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update 2D and 3D CAD drawings to support customer and manufacturing requirements.
• Assist with the development of technical designs, product specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Create and maintain bills of materials, drawing revisions, and production records.
• Work alongside engineers and designers on live projects and product improvements.
• Gain an understanding of manufacturing processes by spending time on the shop floor.
• Support quality inspections and measure products against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assist with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities.
• Adhere to health, safety, and quality procedures.
• Communicate effectively with office and production teams to ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently.

Skills

Good Communicator

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Sheet metal experience

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

The Growth Company offers an apprenticeship opportunity in CAD-driven design, with hands-on time on the shop floor to understand manufacturing processes. You will work on 2D/3D CAD drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation, collaborating with engineers and designers on live projects and product improvements.

Full training will be provided, and you will learn to translate designs into manufacturable solutions while adhering to safety and quality procedures.