Design Technician – Tekla

September 12, 2023 | Comments Off on Design Technician – Tekla

Main Purpose:

We would expect a Steel Tekla draughtsman to; Providing drawing office support all stages (estimating, design, fabrication and erection) of projects; Generating 3D TEKLA models at tender stage in partnership with estimating team; Generating 3D TEKLA models at design stage to customer specifications (from scratch and/or from client's BIM models); Working closely with the Production team to ensure that drawings are compatible with CNC capabilities

Reports To (Line Manager): Design Manager

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Read, evaluate and interpret designs and drawings by other Team Professionals for inclusion within designs
  • Convert verbal and written information into 3 dimensional drawings used in the fabrication workshop and on site for construction within Tekla Software- accuracy and attention to detail are essential
  • Ensure designs are compliant with building, quality and technical standards
  • Produce procurement schedules and cutting sheets from Tekla software which must be produced in reasonable timeline to allow production to happen on time and to programme.
  • Work with the business to drive and develop the use of Tekla and create manage product library with Tekla software
  • Conduct surveys and turn that information into full production drawings within Tekla software.
  • Work to programme achieving a good turnaround of work to enable procurement and factory process to happen on time and in correct order.
  • Produce correct information 1st time through for approval by client, update the drawings in line with received
  • Comments and issue the drawings for Manufacture
  • Achieve 100% accuracy and correctness at all stages of the process
  • A good grasp of engineering drawing and principles Understand the qualities of materials used
  • Understand construction methods and the manufacturing process

Our benefits:

  • Generous Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme
  • 3 Days special Leave you can use if your boiler breaks down, childminder cancelled or you have something important to do
  • Day off on your Birthday
  • Single Medical Cover (Most pre-existing conditions are covered)
  • Generous amount of holidays, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 30 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service)
  • Sick leave fully paid, up to 20 days (dependant on Length of service)
  • A good pension scheme to help you for when you retire
  • Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary)
  • We pay your Professional membership fees that are relevant to your role
  • Support with your professional growth and Learning
  • Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500
  • The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms
  • Employee Assistance Programme - Offering counselling and emotional support for you and your family, 24hours a day, 7 days a week

Contact Sam for more info.