Draughtsperson

Job Description

DraughtspersonWest BromwichPermanent£28,000 - £33,000 (dependent on experience) We are working with a well established industry expert in their field, who require a Draughtsperson to join their team on a permanent basis. The Draughtsperson will prepare technical drawings in 2D AutoCAD, create data files, work instruction sheetsand material BOMs by liaising with production and engineering. Whats on offer

• Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 4:30pm and Fri: 8:00 - 3:30pm (Flexibility may be required)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• SAYE Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Occupation Health Scheme
• Private Heath Care Scheme
• Bonus Eligibility
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Vouchers and Discounts

Responsibilities of the Draughtsperson:

• Preparation of all necessary fabrication paperwork for issue to production team.
• Produce profile data for the C.N.C. profile burner.
• T.O. lists for client/invoicing purposes.
• Update mainframe system.
• Prepare material requisitions for in-house and / or sub-let fabrication.
• To provide support for the management of inter-divisional work.
• Read and understand all aspects of job files supplied by estimating as preparation for and the production of working drawings and fabrication data files.
• Understand client requirements and familiarisation with clients technical specifications. Also, to liaise with the Project Managers on large contracts to respond to clients requirements as relayed through the Projects Manager.
• Determine any additional information required and contact the client to obtain this information as necessary.
• Be continuously aware of any revisions and alterations supplied by the client to obtain this information, as necessary.
• Be familiar with all Quality Assurance procedures referring to drawings, work instructions and technical specifications.
• Must show commercial awareness in highlighting revisions to orders which result in chargeable extras being invoiced to clients through Commercial Department.
• May be required to go to site/clients place of work to site measure and obtain working details.
• Must be prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Company and, if required, to transfer to clients Drawing Office to prepare drawings which relate to a contract or project predominantly being dealt with at client office (subject to personal circumstances).
• Issue drawings complete with cutting sheets, rolling sheets, work orders and picking dockets, etc., to Works and Galvanising Plant.
• Issue drawings to client.
• When drawings have been prepared and approved, the Draughtsperson must liaise with
• client/Works/Contracts/Commercial if the original delivery schedule cannot be met. A new delivery date must be agreed with the client.
• Prepare a drawing schedule for large jobs which are classed as projects, or any job which has a large number of issues requiring overall control.

The Successful Draughtsperson:

• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD software.
• Computer literacy skills - Microsoft Office packages (predominantly Excel).
• Experience of AX Dynamics or similar (e.g. SAP) would be advantageous.
• Experience of working in a drawing office using 2D AutoCAD or equivalent (3D experience preferable but not essential).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.