Cad technician - united kingdom, plymouth, devon

cad technician

country/region: gb

city: plymouth

job title: cad technician

location: plymouth, devon, gb, pl1 4sg

compensation: gbp32,660 - gbp39,938 + benefits

role type: permanent

job id: sf42689

this is your opportunity to join babcock as a cad technician. you will be involved the production and amendment of mainly electronic 2d technical drawings and 3d models. as a cad technician, you can be employed on a broad range of design activities across various discipline groups, including structural, mechanical and electrical

who we are looking for?

you will need to demonstrate strong, up-to-date 2d & 3d cad skills (preferably in 2d autocad & 3d inventor). these will be backed up by formal cad qualifications (city & guilds or similar) although applicants without equivalent level qualifications but able to demonstrate a suitable level of skill gained through work experience will be considered.

previous exposure to working with collaboration tools and project databases would also be an advantage.

what will you be doing?

our cad technicians may also support business winning and estimating activities and will be expected to undertake key responsibilities during project mobilisation (cad system setup) and cad administration/support activities throughout project and design lifecycles.

you will work with various stakeholders including: engineers, designers, project management as well as customers and equipment vendors. depending on the task or project will generally work under the supervision of a cad lead, designer, senior designer or engineer.

your main tasks will include:

• preparation/production/amendment of drawings throughout design lifecycle in line with recognised iso standards to the required time, cost and quality requirements.

• ensure task and project risks are communicated appropriately.

• preparation, production and maintenance of project documentation as required by the design lifecycle.

• produce and update as built datum pack documentation.

• production and maintenance of modelled parts and creation of parts libraries.

• administration and support of cad systems. reporting of progress and issues to line management.

• assist with the maintenance and improvement in the standard and quality of outputs.

the experience you ll bring

• a minimum of 5 gcse s at grade 4 (c) or above including english, science, and maths at grade 5 (b) or above.

• recognised cad training and/or qualification and demonstrable experience in appropriate software packages. for example; autodesk suite/products (including autocad, inventor, plant 3d), hexagon ppm (including smart 3d), foran and shipconstructor.

• an understanding of procedures and requirements relating to design, health/safety and environmental, as well as quality requirements.

• a team player - an individual who thrives on working in a team environment.

• it literate (microsoft office suite, pdm systems).

• you will need to satisfy security requirements. this may require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving security check (sc) clearance.

what a role with babcock offers?

• enhanced employment terms and conditions

• money purchase pension scheme

• life assurance

• share ownership scheme

• occupational health services

• flexible working hours (only non-industrials)

• career opportunities, advice and guidance from our learning & development teams

• additional benefits may also apply for management posts

about babcock international and devonport

for more than a century, babcock, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. we help customers in the uk and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of marine, land, aviation, and nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.

you will be based at devonport royal dockyard in plymouth, devon. working at devonport puts the best of the south west at your fingertips. amazing scenery, vibrant towns and numerous leisure opportunities - it s why devon and cornwall are such a desirable place to live and work.

comprising of 14 dry docks, four miles of waterfront and 25 tidal berths, devonport is the base for numerous surface vessels as well as the base and refit centre for the trafalgar-class nuclear-powered submarines. devonport has also recently been selected as the base port for the navy s new type 26 frigates and will become the maintenance centre for the future submarine programme.

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application guidance:

all applications should be made online.

we are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. if you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

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job segment: nuclear engineering, cad, drafting, autocad, technician, engineering, technology

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