CAD Designer Trainee at Woodside Joinery, Newport

CAD Designer Trainee

Location: Cwmbran, NP44 3AX, South Wales
Salary: Starting at £27k per annum salary, negotiable DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Basic Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8am - 5pm / Friday: 8am - 2.30pm (it will on occasion be required that the successful applicant works outside of these hours so some flexibility will be needed)

About the company 

Woodside Joinery is a family business that has a long tradition of specialising in the creation of high-quality bespoke staircases and staircase furniture. Our staircases are designed, hand-crafted and fitted by some of the country’s finest craftsmen. We combine knowledge, skill and passion to create staircases that will become the focal point of the home. Woodside Joinery operates throughout the UK.

CAD Designer - About the role:

As an trainee CAD designer, we will be training you to produce detailed working drawings from both architects/designers’ drawings and survey measurements.  You will be able to format these into a presentable sign-off package for customer approval prior to production as well as producing cutting sheets and production drawings for workshop construction and installation.

This role can involve problem solving and the integration of various materials to achieve the desired finish of the customer.

Duties:

As an trainee CAD designer, you will learn to take ownership of:

•  Producing detailed working drawings &3D visuals from both architects/designers’ drawings and survey measurements.
•  Producing clear and accurate sign-off drawings for customers approval and workshop production.
•  Liaising with architects and designers to coordinate design concepts into the production process
•  Designing staircases from scratch using specialised software (training will be provided) 
•  Designing and programming toolpaths for complex 3D components.
•  Producing cutting lists based on drawings for material ordering and machining

The successful applicant should:

•  Be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
•  Be able to complete work to tight schedules and deadlines 
•  Be computer literate to a high standard
•  Be able to interpret and work from architectural plans/drawings 
•  Carry out any other duties within the business as may be allocated from time to time. 
•  Maintain a high level of customer service and professional manner 

CAD Designer Trainee - Person specification: 

Required:

•  Some Experience in using a range of CAD Software
•  Experience of working from plans/concept images to produce CAD drawings
•  Experience of dealing with customers face-to-face, over the phone or by email
•  Up-to-date and clean driving licence

Desired:

•  Any applicable qualifications/certifications
•  Previous experience working with timber and an understanding of timber product manufacturing techniques.
•  Experience of collaborating with workshop staff to plan production methods for products.
•  First Aid Training

Training:

•  Will be provided across all the above areas especially in:
•  Use of CAM software to create machine toolpaths from 3D Design
•  Staircon (specialised Stair design software)
•  CRM software (Pipedrive)

Benefits:

•  Free on-site parking
•  Free electric vehicle charging for staff
•  Free Tea and Coffee during breaktimes
•  Separate canteen area with locker facilities.

If you have the skills and experience we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge please click on APPLY and forward your CV to us with a relevant cover letter, explaining why you are a good fit for this role, including your salary.

No agencies please.