Laser CAD Programmer — Profit Share & Benefits

HTA Group; Darwen; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Scheme

Healthcare cash back scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Benefit Loans

Refer a Friend Bonus

Death in Service Benefit

Discounted Attractions

Free On-Site Car Parking

Unique and Varied Projects

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

WEC in Darwen, Lancashire, invites applications for a Laser CAD Programmer. The role focuses on turning customer drawings into flat patterns in TruTops Boost, programming folds for brake presses, and nesting parts for laser cutting, while maintaining accurate data and revisions.

You will manage basic shopfloor drawings and engage with customers by phone and email to confirm drawings, with full training provided for TruTops Boost and related tools.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create flat pattern parts from customer drawings in TruTops Boost.
• Create fold programs for brake presses and nest parts for laser cutting.
• Create basic detailed drawings for shopfloor use.
• Control revisions of parts and keep databases tidy.
• Office administration duties as required by Programming Manager.
• Liaise with customers by phone and email for drawing approvals.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

2D & 3D CNC experience

Reading technical drawings

Excel competency

Tools

TruTops Boost

Job description

WEC in Darwen, Lancashire, invites applications for a Laser CAD Programmer. The role focuses on turning customer drawings into flat patterns in TruTops Boost, programming folds for brake presses, and nesting parts for laser cutting, while maintaining accurate data and revisions.

You will manage basic shopfloor drawings and engage with customers by phone and email to confirm drawings, with full training provided for TruTops Boost and related tools.