AutoCAD Technician

1104340
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Leitrim
  • Specialism

    Architecture
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    35k- 50k

AutoCAD Technician, Engineering, Design, Steelwork, Metalwork, Manufacturing


Your new company

Hays recruitment are looking for a CAD Technician/Engineer. Our client was established in 1980, with a focus on the manufacture and supply of Water Pumping Systems and High Pressure Cleaning Equipment for the Commercial and Agricultural sectors. The company expanded rapidly into the manufacture and supply of animal husbandry, drinking, feeding systems and other equipment for the Agri sector in both Ireland and the UK. The company’s expansion into the design, construction and manufacture of bespoke building solutions for customers in the early 1990’s has supported the growth of the company.

They are a leading building and manufacturer for the Agri industry, working on major engineering metalwork products and timber frame buildings across Ireland. You would be joining a company that is experiencing a large period of growth during an exciting time.

Your new role

Our client is looking for an AutoCAD Technician. This is a new role that would report to the Director / General Manager. This role is mainly for someone has a manufacturing / steelwork / metalwork background. This role requires the candidate to be on site full-time to being but a hybrid model of working can be introduced after a training period. The role requires the right candidate to implement the design process from concept to solution. Key activities for this role include; Producing general arrangements and layouts for building structures and civil projects, The ability to guide and oversee other personals work, Liaising with client design team in relation to live projects, Liaising with production personnel on daily basis and creating accurate production costings/drawings in line with project requirements. The successful candidate will lead a team of 8 persons

What you'll need to succeed


To succeed you will a proven track record in a AutoCAD Technician role. For a dynamic, self-driven person who is enthusiastic and willing to learn in a forward- thinking atmosphere, this is an amazing opportunity. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of proven experience within a similar role.Our client is seeking an experienced M&E/ Building Services AutoCAD technician to meet the needs of the growing business. The suitable candidate must have working experience in 2D AutoCAD and 3D SolidWorks.

The ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing background, this is preferred but no essential. Be able to work under their own indicative. Managing CAD resources, liaising with designers, consultants and clients about project requirements. Top performers should be able to meet project timeframes and schedules and work as part of a busy design team. Use software to list materials, process reports and create complete packages for Production, Delivery and Installation. Good communication skills to liaise with production engineers and end user clients. Have good engineering basics to design out problems and improve productivity. Work well within a team. Ability to achieve high level of accuracy. Proficient in MS Office. Quantify projects from detailed drawings, bill of quantities. Prepare tender documents and drawings. Structural design experience is advantageous.

What you'll get in return

The successful candidate will get to work in large company during an exciting period of growth. The client is offering a flexible salary of 35k-50k depending on the relevant experience. There are additional benefits with this package that can be discussed for the successful candidate. Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model is a plus.

What you need to do now

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Talk to Ciaran Harrison, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Hays Recruitment, Dublin, 26/27a Grafton Street, DublinTelephone:+353 1 582 7774
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