CAD Technician

Job Description:

            Job Title: CAD Technician

            Salary/Hourly Rate: TBD upon experience

            Hours: 07:00-15:30 Mon – Fri (40 hours): Overtime available

            Report to: QA Manager

Key Relationships:

            Internal: Welders, Machinists, QA Team, Production Management

            External: Customers, Suppliers, Contractors, Sub-contractors

Key Responsibilities:

• Being a TEAM PLAYER
• Using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) to produce detailed 2D and 3D drawings, plans, and models based on project specifications and design requirements.
• Organizing and maintaining CAD files, ensuring proper storage, retrieval, and version control.
• Reviewing drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to customer requirements. 
• Preparation and review of documentation packages that include component drawings, inspection reports, material certifications, etc.
• Ensuring that products or services meet specified quality standards.
• Identifying issues and collaborating with colleagues to determine effective resolutions 
• Preparation of Manufacturing Inspection & Test Plans (MITPs)
• Recording flaw and mockup dimensions using calipers, micrometers, scales, etc.
• While this list is comprehensive, there may be additional responsibilities that are not included currently.

Key Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Comfortable working with 2D CAD software (AutoCAD preferred)
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues, customers, and management
• Attention to detail and a disciplined approach to meeting quality standards
• Ability to multitask with good personal organization and time management skills
• Ability to work resourcefully without close supervision
• Familiarity with MS Office products (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred: 

• Previous Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) experience (e.g., MT, PT, UT, RT, etc.)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with Quality Assurance programs/requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, NQA-1, etc.)
• Willingness to take responsibility for his/her own self-development and identify training needs

We are the longest established manufacturer of flawed specimens in the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Evaluation (NDE) industry, being internationally accepted as the standard for NDE training and qualification.

Founded in 1980, we have manufactured thousands of flawed specimens for many of the major performance demonstration, training and qualification centres around the world.

With manufacturing facilities in Lancaster, UK and Charlotte, USA, we pride ourselves in pioneering many ‘industry standard’ flaw manufacture and implanting techniques.

High quality flaws are achieved by a combination of our first-class workmanship, a unique blend of specialized welding and NDT skills, plus a full understanding of the product.