Engineering CAD Technician Apprentice

About this opportunity

The majority of the role will be to produce 2D/3D fabrication parts using Sigma Nest and Solidworks to produce CNC Cutting / bending programs. This will be done under supervision of senior members of staff.

Additionally there will be administrative duties to be carried out within the CAD department. As the individual gains more experience and confidence within the company, other duties will be introduced and made available to them.

We provide extensive internal training in both 2D and 3D drawing as well training in how to produce cutting / bending programs for all our machines.

The candidate will also receive training on shop floor working across all machines and processes to increase their understanding of both the profiling and fabrication side of the business.

A normal day would include:

• Creating 2D flat profile drawings using sigma nest
• Creating 3D parts and assemblies
• Produce nests for profiling machines (Full training supplied)
• Producing CNC bending programs
• Administrative duties

Full and extensive training is provided for all aspects of the job, however prior experience would be an advantage.

A training plan will be put into practise and updated annually until the end of the applicant’s apprenticeship; by the end the applicant will be proficient in all areas of work. Half annual reviews will be done to make sure the applicant is on target and Annual reviews put into practise to review ability and salary.

Further training can be discussed after apprenticeship has been completed.

Benefits include;

• End of year profit based bonus
• Access to company Gym
• End of Year Christmas party (18+)
• Extensive training

What will happen next
New applicants to The PP group of companies who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within Five working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy
• Any training you need to complete
• Answer any questions you have
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• GCSE English and Maths C/4 minimum

Personal Qualities

• Hard working
• Friendly
• High attention to detail
• Good time keeping
• Attentive

Skills

• Ability to work to a consistently high standard
• High level of concentration and attention to detail
• Good practical skills, sheet metal experience an advantage
• Ability to read technical drawings and produce 2D CAD drawings (Additional training provided)
• Good prioritisation skills to help the team meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT file management
• Ability to follow company procedures and work in an effective and safe manner
• Presentation, smart business, shirt, safety shoes