Job Description

CAD Technician - Full time, permanent position

Location: Aberdulais, South Wales

Salary: Depending on experience

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5.30pm, Fri 8am-3.30pm

Join our expanding and prosperous team!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress their career as a Design Engineer within a well-established, privately-owned organisation. Groundhog has been manufacturing for over 30 years and operates from a state-of-the-art facility, specialising in the production of high-quality site welfare accommodation units, including static, mobile, and bespoke solutions.

Role Profile

We are seeking a CAD Technician to join our busy and reactive design office, playing a key role in developing solutions that enhance and improve our product range.

Using AutoCAD to produce 2D plan layouts and laser etching layouts, the CAD Technician will provide detailed drawing packs to assist operators in forming, welding and general assembly. In addition, the CAD Technician will develop their skills with

3D sheet metal design modelling

- including designing and outputting data to

Laser/Punch/Press-brake machinery

using nesting and bending software for the machine shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary duties will include:

Producing plan layout drawings for quotation or manufacturing. Running the laser etching machine to produce unit identification plaques and maintaining stock levels. Using various nesting and design software, such as RADAN, RADBEND, AutodeskInventor, AutoCAD, and Vault Basic, to produce nests for manufacture. Scheduling products for manufacturing processing using the Groundhog application.
Note

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This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Experience within a design or project-based manufacturing environment. Having experience using sheet metal would be an advantage.

Strong capability in producing detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD/design software.

Ideally qualified to HNC/HND or degree level in Design Engineering or a related field.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Groundhog (UK) Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and covering letter to karendavies@groundhog.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Ability to commute/relocate:

Neath SA10 8HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person