Laser CAD Programmer Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Established for over 45 years and now one of the North West’s leading and multi-award winning Engineering companies, WEC is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Laser CAD Programmer to join our expanding team based in Darwen, Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated Laser CAD Programmer to join one of the UK’s largest laser cutting operations in the fabrication and engineering sector. Responsibilities * Create flat pattern parts from customer supplied drawings in TruTops Boost. * Create fold programs for the brake presses and nest parts ready for laser cutting, with minimal material usage, in TruTops Boost. * Create basic detailed drawings to aid shopfloor (folding, drilling, tapping…). * Control revisions of parts and keep DATA bases up to date/tidy. * Office administration duties as required by Programming Manager. * Deal with customers both over the phone and email (for drawing approval/confirmation). Knowledge, Skills, Experience * Fully competent in using CAD/CAM Software. * Previous experience in a 2D & 3D CNC cutting and brake press environment is desirable. * A sound knowledge of materials and their grades is essential. * Previous experience with TruTops or TruTops Boost software packages is desirable although full training will be provided. * Fully understand technical drawings and develop flat pattern components, using tooling bend allowances/deductions. * A sound knowledge of sheet metal fabrication is essential. * Experience of Microsoft Access Database systems preferable but full training will be provided. * Use of Microsoft Office packages including Excel, Word, Outlook is essential. * Excellent organisational, numeracy and computer literacy skills and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings. * Excellent communication skills both written and verbally as you will be required to contact customers on a regular basis. Company Benefits: * 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days in total) * Annual profit share scheme * Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support) * Company pension scheme * Employee support loans * Refer-a-Friend bonus £1000 * Death-in-service benefit * Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues