CAD Technician 7046

FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED · Gloucester, South West

CAD Technician 7046 at FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED, based in Gloucester, South West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Gloucester, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
19 Oct 2026

Reference https://first-base.co.uk/job/cad-technician-7046/

About the role

CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Gloucester
Hours: 8.00 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive, with benefits package

Key Responsibilities of a CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer:

  • Review customer CAD files to assess suitability for SLA, DLP, MSLA or FDM additive manufacturing processes, and provide build time estimates
  • Modify and fix CAD models for manufacture using Materialise Magics, Autodesk Powershape or PTC Creo
  • Prepare CAD files for additive manufacture, including orientation, support creation and slice setup
  • Repair and modify parts for SLS manufacture
  • Operate, monitor and unload AM machines, including post-processing such as support removal, washing and curing
  • Work on a weekend rota to cover unloading/starting of AM machines
  • Perform minor maintenance and calibration of AM machines
  • Support the PU department through the creation of tooling insert CAD models and SLA masters
  • Create 2D DXF/DWG CAD files from 3D customer models for vinyl sticker and transfer applications

Key Skills of a CAD and Additive Manufacturing Engineer:

  • ND or degree in CAD/CAM, industrial design or engineering
  • Parametric and/or surface CAD modelling experience
  • Strong interest and understanding of 3D printing technologies
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances and requirements
  • Experience with software such as Materialise Magics, Autodesk Powershape, PTC Creo, and 3D printer slicers (3D Sprint, Cura, PrusaSlicer, Lychee)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment
  • Strong timekeeping and ability to implement process improvements

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [email removed] or call Andrew on [phone removed].

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First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors

Reference: https://first-base.co.uk/job/cad-technician-7046/ · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 19 Oct 2026 · Listed via FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

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