CAD Technician

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We are now looking for a CAD Technician, to join our growing team and work as an integral part of our specialist manufacturing team based in Sheffield.

The role:
As CAD Technician, you will work within the Functional Foot Orthotics (FFO) Department to ensure customer orders are processed effectively to clinician/patient requirements.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Interpreting customer orders to produce CAD EVA FFOs and Hard-shell Functional Foot Orthotics manufacturing.
• Scan casts and foot impression boxes (FIBs) to produce 3D data files.
• Manipulate 3D scanned data images using variety of modelling software systems.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement

What are we looking for?

As CAD Technician, you will have the following:
Essential skills:

• Knowledge of the anatomy and terminology associated with the production of orthotic products.
• Capable of working to drafts/casts and measures supplied by clinicians.
• Competent IT Skills
• Highly motivated
• Positive and proactive
• Excellent communication skills
• Good team working skills.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of orthotic CAD systems

What can we off you?

As CAD Technician, you will receive the following:
Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday – increased after service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• On demand pay.
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.