Merson Group
CAD/CAM Operator
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Job Opportunity: CAD/CAM Operator
Location
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
The Company
Serving some of the UK’s most recognisable brands, Merson Signs is an expert designer, manufacturer and installer of signs.
We are now looking for a CAD/CAM Operator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Overtime opportunities (paid at 1.5)
- Ongoing training and development
- Pension scheme
- Modern manufacturing facilities and equipment
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Opportunity to grow within a successful and expanding business
The Role
As a CAD/CAM Operator, you will create, modify and optimise CAD drawings and CAM programmes to support efficient, high-quality manufacturing.
Specifically, you will produce 2D and 3D CAD drawings from customer specifications and engineering requirements, while at the same time generating CAM programmes for CNC laser cutting, punching, bending and fabrication equipment.
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Providing technical support across the manufacturing process, you will resolve design and production queries, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure all work complies with quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
Additionally, You Will
- Prepare nesting layouts to maximise material utilisation and minimise waste
- Interpret engineering drawings, technical data and customer requirements
- Maintain accurate records of drawings, revisions and production files
About You
To be considered as a CAD/CAM Operator, you will need:
- Previous experience in a CAD/CAM role within a manufacturing or sheet metal environment
- An understanding of CNC manufacturing processes, including laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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Other organisations may call this role CAD Technician, CAD Engineer, CAD Designer, CAD/CAM Programmer, CAM Programmer, CNC Programmer, Manufacturing CAD Technician, Sheet Metal CAD Technician, Design Engineer, or CNC CAD Operator.
Equal Opportunities
Webrecruit and Merson Signs are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’re ready to join us as a CAD/CAM Operator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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