Steel CAD Designer - Junior CAD
The Role
This innovative and exciting role within our Steels Department will involve designing bespoke structural and architectural metalwork structures.
You will be part of a team involved in developing unique designs that range from complex steel extension work to ornate one of a kind conceptual metal work jobs.
You will be using high quality computer assisted design/drafting software to create, amend and finalise layout drawings including bespoke and associated construction drawings.
The role requires developing structural engineers detail by creating 3D GA's using Autodesk Advance Steel.
Your projects will be varied and every day will present new opportunities for your design work.
We are looking for a vibrant individual who has the personality and desire to interact to all levels, including customer design architects and building contractors.
You will also be responsible for setting up and maintaining an organised file system for all drawings and associated templates for ease of use. You would also be involved in the daily running, which could include estimating.
General administration work would also be involved, to help sustain the growth of the business.
This role would suit a Junior Product Designer – with a product design degree looking for their first role into a successful business.
Working hours for this position - Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm / 1 in 3 Saturdays 8am to 12am
Branch Postcode - AL4 0PG
Key Accountabilities and Skills required…
- We welcome graduates, school/college leavers, or junior Design Engineers to apply for this role as training will be provided - but you must have some background in Design Engineering
- Experience in the use of CAD design software, equivalent degree or college education is considered
- Customer focus attitude with a willingness to learn and progress in this role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- IT literacy
We would love to meet someone with experience in …
- Autodesk Advanced Steel 3D Design package
- AutoCAD or similar 3D package essential
- Bespoke development of fabrication detail for Structural & Architectural metal work
- Developing 3D CAD models for Steels fabrication for commercial/residential extensions and new build housing.
- Fabrication detail for production
- Procurement of material
- Pricing of design projects
- Admin
- Plasma cutting setting
We are also looking for a candidate who has:
A positive & approachable attitude
Good product knowledge within the Industry
Professionalism and who will promote and adhere to the company's value’s
Basic literacy & numeracy skills
What is in it for you…
Salary - £25,000 - £30,000 dependant on experience
23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Death In Service Scheme
Employee Assisted Programme