CAD Technician

You'll work with architects and design engineers to understand the requirements of their initial designs and turn them into accurate and detailed technical drawings in 2D and 3D models.
These drawings are used at all stages of a project, from estimating cost and feasibility to creating the blueprints for manufacturing and instructions for installation.

CAD technicians usually work in construction industries and specialize in a certain technical field, such as, structural and architechual design.

Responsibilities:

As a CAD technician/draughtsperson, you'll need to:

• create high-quality detailed technical drawings and plans based on designs supplied by architects and designers and make modifications to existing drawings
• use a variety of CAD software programmes to create designs in 2D and 3D models
• liaise with architects, engineers and designers to understand their design requirements and provide technical advice to manufacturing and construction technicians
• provide accurate, detailed and to scale drawings
• ensure drawings are compliant with industry and health and safety standards and protocols
• calculate costs and apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to check feasibility of manufacture and construction of the product
• conduct site visits and surveys when required
• present working drawings for use in all stages of the project, tender, manufacture/construction and installation
• produce installation and manufacturing documentation
• maintain accurate records.