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Draughtsperson (Manufacturing)

Abergavenny
8 months ago
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Draughtsperson (Manufacturing)

Abergavenny

£40,000 - £50,000 (Generous Bonus, Annual Pay Review, Income Protection Plan, Employee Support + Perks Packages, Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme)

Are you a Draughtsperson or a recent Mechanical Engineer grad looking to join a world renowned manufacturing company, proficient in the industry for over thirty years and a company full of trusted specialists that can progress your career beyond what you ever thought possible?

Do you want to join a reliable company that is devoted to giving their customers the best experience and outcome on every project they do? A company who proudly delivers excellence, consistently nurturing relationships to build trust amongst their customers and workforce alike, demonstrating commitment and passion in everything they do.

On offer is the unmissable opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, honing your skills as a core member of the design team. An incredible chance to work in a well-respected, customer-adored business possessing the ability to work in a variety of exciting sectors, including, but not limited to, chemical, mining + minerals, pharmaceutical and more.

In this role you will be working with seasoned professionals to design and build a number of specialised valves and conveying diverters to distribute UK wide. You will interpret contract documentation and specifications ensuring that technical drawings are produced in accordance with industry regulations and project specifications, liaising with the sales teams, project teams and management throughout the entirety of the process.

The ideal Draughtsperson will have either a degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or previous experience within a similar role. You will understand the requirements of ISO 9001, and have prior knowledge of 2D CAD.

The Role :

Interpreting contract documentation and specifications.
Production of sheet/plate pattern profiles for laser cutting and fabricating.
Development of new innovative products to supplement existing product range.The Person :

Experience within a similar role and/or Mechanical Engineering degree.
Good understanding of materials handling equipment + CAD.
Ability to interpret contract documentation and specifications.REFERENCE: 18221

KEYWORDS: Draughtsperson, Mechanical Engineer, CAD, Solidworks, 2D CAD, 3D CAD, AutoCad, Microsoft Office, Welding, Machining Processes, Screw Conveyors, Mixers, Belt Conveying, Meetering Feeders, Discharing Aids, ISO 9001

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