CAD/CAM Programmer

Established for over 40 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

• To create 2D CNC CAD Programs with the use of CAD / CAM software
• Updating and maintaining material & consumable stock lists using Microsoft Excel, Work & Outlook
• Office administration duties as required by Sales Manager
• Dealing with customers both over the phone and in person

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Fully competent in using CAD/CAM Software
• Previous experience in a 2D CNC cutting environment is desirable
• Previous experience with TruTops software is desirable although full training will be provided
• Fully understand technical drawings & draw or develop flat pattern components
• Experience of sheet metal fabrication is an advantage
• 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

Working Location/Environment

Blackburn, Lancashire

Working Hours

Week A- Monday- Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-1pm

Week B- Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefit loan scheme
• Health & wellbeing cashback scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company profit share scheme
• Death in service award

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Darwen, BB3 2RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Laser Programming: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person