Laser CAD Programmer

WEC Group Limited; Darwen; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual profit share scheme

Healthcare cash-back plan

Company pension scheme

Employee support loans

Refer-a-Friend bonus £1000

Death-in-service benefit

Discounted access to attractions

Job summary

WEC Group Limited in Darwen, Lancashire, is seeking a Laser CAD Programmer to join our expanding team. The role focuses on creating flat pattern parts, nesting for laser cutting, and drafting basic shop drawings, using TruTops Boost and related tools.

You will manage revisions, maintain databases, and liaise with customers to confirm drawings and approvals. The ideal candidate has CAD/CAM expertise, a good grasp of materials, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Fully competent in using CAD/CAM software and reading technical drawings.
• Experience in 2D and 3D CNC cutting and brake press environments is desirable.
• Knowledge of materials and their grades is essential; familiarity with TruTops/Boost preferred.
• Strong numeracy, organisation and computer literacy; good communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Create flat pattern parts from customer drawings in TruTops Boost.
• Create fold programs for brakes and nest parts for laser cutting with minimal waste.
• Produce basic shopfloor drawings for folding, drilling, tapping, etc.
• Control revisions and keep databases tidy; handle customer drawings approvals by phone/email.

Skills

CAD/CAM software proficiency

2D & 3D CNC cutting experience

Technical drawing interpretation

Tools

TruTops Boost

Microsoft Access

Excel/Word/Outlook

Job description

Laser CAD Programmer

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Established for over 45 years and now one of the North West's leading and multi-award winning Engineering companies, WEC is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Laser CAD Programmer to join our expanding team based in Darwen, Lancashire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated Laser CAD Programmer to join one of the UK's largest laser cutting operations in the fabrication and engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Create flat pattern parts from customer supplied drawings in TruTops Boost.
• Create fold programs for the brake presses and nest parts ready for laser cutting, with minimal material usage, in TruTops Boost.
• Create basic detailed drawings to aid shopfloor (folding, drilling, tapping…).
• Control revisions of parts and keep DATA bases up to date/tidy.
• Office administration duties as required by Programming Manager.
• Deal with customers both over the phone and email (for drawing approval/confirmation).

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Fully competent in using CAD/CAM Software.
• Previous experience in a 2D & 3D CNC cutting and brake press environment is desirable.
• A sound knowledge of materials and their grades is essential.
• Previous experience with TruTops or TruTops Boost software packages is desirable although full training will be provided.
• Fully understand technical drawings and develop flat pattern components, using tooling bend allowances/deductions.
• A sound knowledge of sheet metal fabrication is essential.
• Experience of Microsoft Access Database systems preferable but full training will be provided.
• Use of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, Outlook is essential.
• Excellent organisational, numeracy and computer literacy skills and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally as you will be required to contact customers on a regular basis.

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days in total)
• Annual profit share scheme
• Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee support loans
• Refer-a-Friend bonus £1000
• Death-in-service benefit
• Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues