CAD Technician (Technical & Engineering)

Dutypoint produces, sells and distributes pump systems, primarily to the construction sector for the provision of solutions such as hot and cold water, water pressure booster sets, waste water management systems and fire safety sprinkler systems.

We are an innovative and dynamic company with new products and improved versions of existing products being launched each year as well as ambitious growth plans for the future.

Based at our headquarters in Quedgeley, Gloucester, the successful applicant for this role will enjoy being part of a vibrant team, working in an enjoyable atmosphere alongside friendly and supportive colleagues. At Dutypoint we have a great culture and enjoy many benefits such as free snacks, a recreation area, air-conditioned office and high-quality office equipment.

The values we live and breathe at Dutypoint are:

Always EPIC Service

Rise to It

Thrive on Progress

Do Business Right

Role

The CAD Technician role focuses on compiling drawings and CAD models of standard and customer-specific designs of pump systems and a wide range of other CAD-related tasks.

This is a fulfilling and fast-paced role driven by serving the many and varied needs of our valued customers according to their requested timescales, but always with a strong focus on attention to detail and high quality drawing output. Other tasks would include new product development drawing work, continuous improvement projects, drawings for product approval applications, other technical drawings, and other projects that enhance the product range.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

General Solidworks CAD tasks & projects. Maintaining standard parts library, adding new parts to library, modelling up new parts, creating/checking standard product GA drawings.

Completing customer approval drawings for special projects: pre-sale generic layout drawings, post-sale approval drawings, detailed production drawings and BoM's, and as-built drawings as required.

Engineering change request management

Running mini engineering projects from start to finish.

Supplier and cross-departmental liaison

Preparing drawings and CAD output for project documentation, e.g. datasheets, selection guides, exploded drawings, O&M manuals etc.

Creating other 3D CAD models & schematic drawings (P&IDs).

Hours of work: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (30 min lunch break). A degree of flexibility on working hours is possible for the right person.

Requirements

Good knowledge of Solidworks CAD essential

Sheet metal and general metal fabrication design and knowledge advantageous

Experience with Product Life Management systems advantageous

Mechanical pipework knowledge advantageous

Basic knowledge of structures advantageous

Electrical knowledge advantageous

Good communication and team work skills

Willing to learn new software and processes, and attend training where required.

Experience with 2D AutoCAD schematic drawings (P&ID's) and Revit modelling advantageous.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Free parking

Free drinks & snacks

Free lunch once a week.