Trainee CAD Technician (SolidWorks) in Ashbourne

Trainee CAD Technician Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire Permanent | Full-Time Are you technically minded, good with computers and interested in building a career in CAD and design ? The Agency is working with a well-established manufacturer in the Ashbourne area that is looking for someone to join its technical team in a Trainee CAD Technician position. You might have studied engineering or design, used CAD at college or university, or already have some experience in a technical environment and be looking for your next step. You'll spend your time working with drawings and project information, turning requirements into accurate designs that can be used by other areas of the business. As your experience grows, you'll be involved in: Creating and updating drawings using AutoCAD Working from measurements, specifications and other technical information Checking drawings carefully for accuracy Making changes to designs as projects develop Working with colleagues across design, manufacturing and other departments Learning how products are designed and manufactured Preparing technical information required by the wider business Keeping projects and drawing information organised Managing your own workload and deadlines Taking on more responsibility as your technical knowledge develops Who would this suit? More important is someone who is accurate, switched-on, comfortable using computers and genuinely interested in learning a technical role . You could come from an engineering, construction, architecture, manufacturing, product design or similar background, but we're happy to consider other routes too. Some previous exposure to AutoCAD or CAD software would be beneficial, whether that's through work, education or personal projects. Good attention to detail Confidence working with numbers and measurements A logical approach to problem solving Good computer skills The ability to organise your workload Clear communication skills A willingness to learn from more experienced colleagues Why consider it? You'll be given training and support while you develop your CAD and design skills, with the opportunity to take on increasingly complex work as you gain experience.