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CAD Technician

  • On-site
    • waterlooville, England, United Kingdom
  • Engineering

Job description

Coopers Fire specialises in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of cutting-edge and customised Smoke and Fire Curtains for various buildings. Our primary mission is to save lives by providing high-quality and innovative products while promoting effective fire protection solutions.

 

Every single day, we dedicate ourselves to creating an environment where our colleagues can thrive, work diligently, excel, and have fun in the process. Our core values, which we deeply believe in, are Integrity, Pride and Passion, Teamship, and Pioneering. We genuinely derive joy from witnessing individuals perform at their best and relish their workday experiences. We prioritise the development and support of our colleagues, foster an environment that encourages and values diverse opinions, challenge conventional norms, and consistently collaborate to lead the market through innovative approaches, all in the pursuit of safeguarding lives.

 

Coopers Fire are seeking a CAD Technician as we take on interesting large-scale projects. Working on technically complex and challenging projects within the building industry, CAD Technician will be involved in project technical drafting as well as collaboration with relevant team.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create high-quality technical drawings of Fire / Smoke Curtains (plans, sections & details) based on drawings supplied by client and information supplied by survey and make modifications to existing drawings

  • Create schematic diagrams required for Fire / Smoke Curtain project

  • Provide accurate, detailed and to scale drawings

  • Provide drawing register and schedule that aligns with the project requirements

  • Liaise with architects, engineers, designers, Project Managers and other relevant individual (via email or Teams meeting) to understand the design requirements

  • Ensure drawings are compliant with industry standards and protocols

  • Able to explore, upload and download files to & from collaborative sites/CDE (Asite, V4P, Aconex, etc.)

  • Conduct quality checks on completed drawings to identify any errors or discrepancies

  • Communicate effectively with team Lead, Project Managers or client to ensure project deadlines are met

 

Job requirements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Extensive knowledge in utilising AutoCAD software

(At least 3 year experience Preferred)

  • Experience with different collaborative sites (Asite, V4P, Aconex etc.)

(Basic training will be provided if required)

  • Able to read Architectural / Construction drawings

  • Able to read survey data

  • Able to produce Construction drawings

(At least 3 year experience Preferred)

  • Knowledge in building Construction materials

  • Highly detail-oriented / Attention to detail

 

ATTRIBUTES

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD

  • Construction/Manufacturing Design experience

  • Technical Drafting

BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary – available upon request

  • Ample free onsite parking

  • Early finish and dress-down Fridays

  • Above statutory Holiday allowance plus able to buy additional holiday

  • Company social events

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Eyecare vouchers

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Friendly and supportive environment

  • Working for a company who cares about you as an individual and not just a cog in the machine

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