Mechanical Drafter
2 months ago
Blaenavon, United Kingdom
Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited
Full time
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Drafter to join our team at Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited. As a Mechanical Drafter, you will be responsible for producing high-quality technical drawings and designs for our engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities- Interpret contract documentation and specifications to ensure technical drawings are produced in accordance with industry regulations and project specifications.
- Participate in production/project review meetings to ensure timescales are adhered to.
- Produce high-quality 2D general arrangements and layout drawings for manufacture.
- Produce high-quality 2D detailed drawings to enable engineering tradespersons to manufacture machined and fabricated parts.
- Develop sheet/plate pattern development profiles for laser cutting and fabricating.
- Liaise with sales, project teams, and management to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Create parts lists, bills of materials, and identify materials and proprietary items to be purchased for manufacture.
- Meet and improve costs where applicable and feasible using recognized cost analysis methods.
- Develop new innovative products to supplement the existing product range.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; mechanical engineering qualification or demonstrable experience preferred.
- Excellent 2D (essential) & 3D (desirable) draughting skills.
- Ability to interpret P&ID drawings advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of fabricating, welding, and machining processes.
- Good understanding of materials handling equipment.
- Annual company pay review and individual merit award review.
- Overtime available to workshop hourly paid employees.
- Basic hours: Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.00, Friday 07.30 to 12.00.
- Generous Bonus Scheme.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our 'Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme'.
- Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period).
- Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period).
- Employee Support and Perks Package.
- Free car parking.
- Investment in our employees through learning and development.
- Flexible and family-friendly policies.