Cad Technician in Tamworth, Staffordshire

CAD Technician – Mechanical / Industrial Equipment

Location: Tamworth
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with an early finish at 2:30pm on Fridays

The Opportunity

An established engineering business is looking to recruit an experienced CAD Technician to support its technical and engineering teams across a range of industrial equipment and manufacturing projects.

This is primarily a hands-on CAD drafting and detailing role, involving the production of accurate 2D drawings, 3D models, factory layouts, fabrication details and technical documentation.

Working alongside design engineers, project managers and workshop teams, you will turn engineering concepts, sketches and site measurements into practical drawings used for quotation, manufacture, installation and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and update 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD or equivalent software.

• Create factory layouts, general arrangements, equipment positioning plans and fabrication drawings.

• Translate engineering sketches, specifications, site measurements and supplier drawings into accurate technical documentation.

• Produce assembly details, parts lists and bills of materials where required.

• Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances and technical annotations.

• Maintain drawing registers, revision histories and document control systems, including SolidWorks PDM where applicable.

• Review drawings for accuracy, identifying potential clashes, missing information and manufacturing or installation issues.

• Work closely with engineering, project management, purchasing, fabrication and installation teams.

• Update as-built drawings following installation and commissioning.

• Maintain technical records in accordance with ISO 9001 and internal quality procedures.

• Identify opportunities to improve CAD processes, drawing templates and standard components.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a CAD Technician, CAD Draughtsperson or similar engineering drafting position.

• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, including 3D modelling and 2D drawing production.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or equivalent 2D CAD software.

• Experience producing mechanical or industrial equipment drawings.

• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, technical specifications and manufacturing drawings.

• Understanding of fabrication, machined components and engineering drawing standards.

• Strong attention to detail and experience managing drawing revisions and technical documentation.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work alongside engineering and workshop teams.

• Organised approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience with factory layouts and equipment installations.

• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM.

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and ISO 9001 quality processes.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary.

Monday to Friday working week.

Early finish at 2:30pm every Friday.

5% employer pension contribution.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Additional annual leave for every two years of service, up to a maximum of five extra days.

Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

Income protection cover after 12 months' service.

Death-in-service benefit of 2x salary, increasing to 4x salary after five years.

Access to private wellbeing services, including 24/7 online GP appointments and mental health support.

Free eye test every two years.

Confidential independent financial advice.

Will-writing benefit.

Bereavement support and counselling services.

Discounted health testing through YorkTest.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a technically capable and detail-oriented CAD professional who enjoys producing accurate engineering drawings and supporting projects from initial concept through to manufacture and installation.

If you have at least five years' experience using SolidWorks and enjoy working in a practical engineering environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career with an established business.