Apprentice CAD Technician

About this opportunity

Looking for a fantastic career? PP Group have an exciting apprenticeship opportunity, working with the latest cutting-edge CAD systems.

Examples of day-to-day duties may include:

• Creating both 2D and 3D components
• Creating 3D programs for automatic press break’s
• Creating cutting programs for a mix of machines including lasers, waterjets, plasma and flame
• Dealing with customer both over the phone and via email
• Office administrative duties as and when required
• Some of the working week will be spent working on the shop floor to gain understanding of the role and business
• On completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship, you will then be put on a level 3 CAD apprenticeship

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.

You will also get extensive training on operation of all our machines to help aid your decision making when working within the CAD team.

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

How you could get here:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get here and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• GCSE grade A*-C/9-4 in English and Maths
• IT GCSE would also be an advantage

Personal Qualities

• 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 IT skills or knowledge of CAD programmes
• 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 and design
• Able to perform tasks in an accurate manner