CAD Technician

Position

CAD Technician

Widnes

Mon‑Thurs 8am‑4:30pm, Friday 8am‑2:30pm (38.5 hrs/week)

£32,500

This role is to design computer-aided technical drawings derived from customer orders to support the engineering team in manufacturing and assembling parts.

• Manage each job as an own project from start to finish.
• Receive the customer order, read notes, understand requirements and produce a drawing pack for production and works orders.
• Arrive at 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 (TQs), etc.
• Design part profiles on software RADAN, subcon, punch or manual work.
• Seek approval of 2D/3D models with the customer.
• Output files for CAM post‑processing and email to subcontractor to ensure operator has the program on the relevant machine.
• Ensure a thorough check of the quality of own work every time.
• Oversee the production process, giving face‑to‑face support on the shop floor and answering questions.
• Give feedback to senior management on improvement matters (e.g., utilising a better quality product or further material required for the job).
• Undertake any remedial work if required.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the work area at all times.
• Ensure the correct PPE is worn when working on the shop floor.
• Attend regulatory training provided by the company annually and as required (on‑the‑job, external or classroom based).
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting others when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable instructions from the department manager or other manager.
• Work in a safe manner at all times that does not pose a risk to self or others.