Job Description:

CAD Technician Required in Essex

GVR Solutions are working with a well-established specialist joinery fit-out contractor based in Essex, delivering high-quality bespoke joinery and interior fit-out projects across the commercial fit out sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced CAD Technician to join their team and play a key role in the design and delivery of their projects.

Responsibilities of the CAD Technician:

• Producing accurate 2D CAD drawings and detailed technical drawings for bespoke joinery projects.
• Setting out bespoke furniture, cabinetry, kitchens, architectural joinery and other specialist joinery items.
• Developing designs into fully detailed manufacturing drawings suitable for workshop production.
• Producing elevations, sections, plans, details and assembly drawings.
• Preparing cutting lists, material specifications and relevant production information where required.
• Interpreting architectural drawings, specifications and client/design information.
• Checking dimensions, materials, hardware, finishes and construction details.
• Working closely with the workshop to ensure drawings are practical, achievable and production ready.
• Liaising with designers, project managers, production staff and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Making amendments and revisions efficiently throughout the project.
• Ensuring all drawings are accurate and issued in accordance with company procedures and project requirements.
• Identifying potential manufacturing or installation issues at the drawing/set-out stage.
• Managing multiple projects and prioritising workloads to meet production deadlines

As a CAD Technician you must have/be:

• Previous experience in bespoke joinery setting-out or CAD detailing. 
• Strong knowledge of joinery construction and manufacturing methods.
• Excellent understanding of dimensions, materials, tolerances and construction details.
• Strong CAD skills, with experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and practical manufacturing drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience producing cutting lists, manufacturing schedules & requisition sheets
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with workshop and project teams.

If you are interested in the CAD Technician role, then please get in touch.