Laser CAD Programmer

Laser CAD Programmer
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Established for over 45 years and now one of the North West’s leading and multi-award winning Engineering companies, WEC is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Laser CAD Programmer to join our expanding team based in Darwen, Lancashire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated Laser CAD Programmer to join one of the UK’s largest laser cutting operations in the fabrication and engineering sector.
Responsibilities
* Create flat pattern parts from customer supplied drawings in TruTops Boost.
* Create fold programs for the brake presses and nest parts ready for laser cutting, with minimal material usage, in TruTops Boost.
* Create basic detailed drawings to aid shopfloor (folding, drilling, tapping…).
* Control revisions of parts and keep DATA bases up to date/tidy.
* Office administration duties as required by Programming Manager.
* Deal with customers both over the phone and email (for drawing approval/confirmation).
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
* Fully competent in using CAD/CAM Software.
* Previous experience in a 2D & 3D CNC cutting and brake press environment is desirable.
* A sound knowledge of materials and their grades is essential.
* Previous experience with TruTops or TruTops Boost software packages is desirable although full training will be provided.
* Fully understand technical drawings and develop flat pattern components, using tooling bend allowances/deductions.
* A sound knowledge of sheet metal fabrication is essential.
* Experience of Microsoft Access Database systems preferable but full training will be provided.
* Use of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, Outlook is essential.
* Excellent organisational, numeracy and computer literacy skills and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbally as you will be required to contact customers on a regular basis.
Company Benefits:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days in total)
* Annual profit share scheme
* Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support)
* Company pension scheme
* Employee support loans
* Refer-a-Friend bonus £1000
* Death-in-service benefit
* Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed