Trainee CAD Technician required for a busy sheet metal engineering workshop.

About the Company:

Chasestead LTD is a Letchworth based company specialising in Prototypes & Low Volume Production Sheet Metal Pressings, Stampings and Fabrication to the Highest Quality, working in many different sectors. Customers include Ford motors, Lockheed Martin, Warner brothers and McLaren.

ROLE:

As a Trainee CAD Technician, you will be required to prepare drawings from initial conception through to completion and you will play a key role in ensuring customer enquiries are processed accurately and efficiently. This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience to begin a career in the manufacturing or engineering sector.

• Processing and recording customer enquiries.
• Produce accurate technical drawings and 3D models from initial concept to final design.
• Support the engineering team by preparing and modifying CAD drawings as required.
• Interpret technical specifications, customer requirements, and design briefs.
• Inputting and updating data into the ERP system.
• Assisting with the preparation of data for customer quotations.
• Managing, organising and interpreting customer CAD files and drawings.
• Checking material availability.
• General administrative support to the sales team.

Requirements:

• Actively seek opportunities for Continuous Improvement.
• Computer literate.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• A basic understanding of engineering or manufacturing is advantageous, but not essential.

In return we offer:

• 25 days leave plus statutory holidays per year.
• 37.5 hour working week.
• £10-£14/hr depending on experience rising with experience.
• Regular overtime at X1.5
• Bonus scheme.
• Modern machinery in a bespoke building.
• Sickpay scheme.
• Pension.

Sheet Metal Welder / Fabricator required for a busy sheet metal engineering workshop.

About the Company:

Chasestead LTD is a Letchworth based company specializing in Prototypes & Low Volume Production Sheet Metal Pressings, Stampings and Fabrication to the Highest Quality, working in many different sectors. Customers include Ford motors, Lockheed Martin, Warner brothers and McLaren.

ROLE:

• Welder Fabricator candidates must be able to read engineering drawings, understand tolerances / bend allowances / being experienced in / fabrication and sheet-metal machinery.
• Duties include Welding and fabrication in stainless steel, Aluminium, and mild steel material 1.0mm - 12mm thickness including pipework.
• The Ability to make assembly weld fixtures.
• MIG welding both sub and main assemblies either on a fabrication JIG or freehand.
• Sanding\Grinding components or assemblies to achieve the stated dimensions and finish.

Requirements:

• The role requires manual lifting so applicants should be fit and able.
• Actively seek opportunities for Continuous Improvement.
• Significant experience of thin gauge TIG & MIG welding
• Sheet Metal Fabrication experience
• Be able to fabricate Stainless steel, Aluminium and Mild steel.
• The ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• City & Guilds Qualifications in welding and fabrication / Apprentice in Engineering would be an advantage.

In return we offer:

• 25 days leave plus statutory holidays per year.
• 5 hour working week
• £14.50-£20.50 /hr depending on experience
• Regular overtime at X1.5
• Bonus scheme
• Modern machinery in a bespoke building.
• Sickpay scheme