Apprentice CAD Technician

About this opportunity

PP Profiles have an exciting apprenticeship opportunity, working with the latest cutting-edge CAD systems, the role will include some days on the shop floor understanding the process.

Examples of day-to-day duties may include:

• Produce and update 2D and 3D CAD drawings to support customer and manufacturing requirements
• Assist with the development of technical designs, product specifications, and engineering documentation
• Create and maintain bills of materials, drawing revisions, and production records
• Work alongside engineers and designers on live projects and product improvements
• Gain an understanding of manufacturing processes by spending time on the shop floor
• Support quality inspections and measure products against engineering drawings and specifications
• Assist with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities
• Adhere to all health, safety, and quality procedures
• Communicate effectively with office and production teams to ensure designs can be manufactured efficiently
• Develop knowledge of the complete process from design and manufacture through to final product delivery

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by our well experienced staff and assessment staff at The Growth Company. A comprehensive training program has been developed by The PP Group of Companies where you will be learning to operate the machinery relevant to your role.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

GCSE A*-C/9-4 in English and Maths

Personal Qualities

• Must be physically fit and healthy due to the manual nature of this role
• A presentable person with a willingness to learn new skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Dependable, good time keeping
• Flexible and positive attitude to personal development
• Demonstrate effective team working skills

Skills

• Good Communicator
• Able to follow concise instructions
• Ability to work to a consistently high standard
• High level of concentration and attention to detail
• Good practical skills, sheet metal experience an advantage
• Keen to learn
• Enthusiastic
• Self-motivated
• Good team player
• Supportive of others
• Interest in manufacturing processes, hands on shop floor working environment
• Able to perform tasks in an accurate manner