Laser CAD Programmer

Laser CAD Programmer

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Established for over 45 years and now one of the North West’s leading and multi-award winning Engineering companies, WEC is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Laser CAD Programmer to join our expanding team based in Darwen, Lancashire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated Laser CAD Programmer to join one of the UK’s largest laser cutting operations in the fabrication and engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Create flat pattern parts from customer supplied drawings in TruTops Boost.
• Create fold programs for the brake presses and nest parts ready for laser cutting, with minimal material usage, in TruTops Boost.
• Create basic detailed drawings to aid shopfloor (folding, drilling, tapping…).
• Control revisions of parts and keep DATA bases up to date/tidy.
• Office administration duties as required by Programming Manager.
• Deal with customers both over the phone and email (for drawing approval/confirmation).

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Fully competent in using CAD/CAM Software.
• Previous experience in a 2D & 3D CNC cutting and brake press environment is desirable.
• A sound knowledge of materials and their grades is essential.
• Previous experience with TruTops or TruTops Boost software packages is desirable although full training will be provided.
• Fully understand technical drawings and develop flat pattern components, using tooling bend allowances/deductions.
• A sound knowledge of sheet metal fabrication is essential.
• Experience of Microsoft Access Database systems preferable but full training will be provided.
• Use of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, Outlook is essential.
• Excellent organisational, numeracy and computer literacy skills and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally as you will be required to contact customers on a regular basis.

Company Benefits: 

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days in total)
• Annual profit share scheme
• Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee support loans
• Refer-a-Friend bonus £1000
• Death-in-service benefit
• Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues