CAD Technician

at  C Caswell Engineering Services Ltd

THE COMPANY

C. Caswell Engineering Services Limited are a highly established family business, operating from our base in Haslingden, Lancashire for over 50 years. We carry out HVAC projects all over thee UK from design through to manufacture and installation, and have a strong customer base in the restaurant sector. We are licenced manufacturers of CASWELL FIRESAFE® a leading global brand of fire resisting ductwork, and supply certified systems to a wide range of industries and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Good standard of education, numerate, literate, IT skills
NVQ Levels 2 & 3 in AutoCAD
ONC/HNC in Building Services or another relevant subject (desirable)
Proficient in the operation of the latest versions of AutoCAD and CADmep+
A strong knowledge of materials of construction and the HVAC industry
Full working knowledge of Microsoft packages and other standard office software and equipment

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Protect the company’s position and always represent the company in a professional manner.

• Prepare accurate drawings using the latest AutoCAD and CADmep+ software in both 2 and 3D working within the time restrains of the programme.
• Design/development of design and build HVAC Contracts. This will include preparing equipment, diffuser and attenuator schedules.
• Liaise with client, architect or designer to request information, to resolve drawing issues and answer technical queries.
• Using the databases and systems to produce and issue Works Orders for manufacture, Stores Requisitions and Delivery Notes in a timely manner.
• Maintain Job Files, both electronic and paper and maintain drawing registers.
• Prepare Installation Packs and Operating & Maintenance Manuals.
• Visit sites to measure, or commission.
• Provide office support to the Project Managers, dealing with telephone queries from customers or our site installation teams.
• As a part of your training you will assist in the estimation.
• Attend training courses when necessary for the needs of the business and own personal development.
• Complete accurate daily time recordings of hours worked using the correct systems.
• Practice good housekeeping and work in a tidy and organised manner.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and put your ideas forward to your Line Manager.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies, risk assessments and safe working practices, protecting your own health and safety and that of others.

This job description is intended to give an appreciation of the role and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals, to ensure continuity of delivery of the overall business objectives.