Engraver/CAD Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee Industrial CAD/CNC Engraver.
Duration: Permanent
Hours 40hrs: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm
Salary is up to £21840 to £25000 per annum depending on experience + over time
Holidays 20 days + statutory holidays
Closing Date: 26thApril
Start Date: May 2023
Identitag, an engraving and industrial labelling company, based in Sedgefield, Co. Durham, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic trainee production CNC engraver to join its team.
The role involves
- Preparing computer aided drawings for proposal and manufacturing.
- Communication with customers regarding problems and solutions via phone and email
- Machine setting.
- Operating CNC and laser engraving machines,
- Operating manual machines such as guillotines, fly presses, saws, linishing machines.
- Inspection of parts both visually and by use of measuring equipment.
- Ensuring that all products are of a high quality to uphold the company’s reputation.
- Other ad-hoc activities that may arise.
To be a successful you will have the following skills and experience:
- The ideal candidate will have a background within the manufacturing, engineering, design or signage sector.
- Knowledge of one or more of the following design packages will be an advantage.
- CorelDraw
- Adobe Illustrator
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Photoshop
- Or any other drawing application.
- Full training on engraving CAD/CAM software will be provided
- A good knowledge of Microsoft Office 2019 (Excel, Word & Outlook)
- Good communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Good problem-solving skills, creative ability, resilience
- Disciplined work approach
- Confidently work both independently and as part of a team on a variety of jobs
- Able to work from drawings and verbal instructions.
- Work to fine tolerances and to tight deadlines.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,840.00-£25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- TS21 3ee: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/05/2023
Expected start date: 05/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Engraver/CAD Operative roles across Identitag's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,840 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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