East Lindsey, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Shape Your Future with DS Smith
We're looking for our next CAD/CAM Operator to join the Design Team at Ralegh (Manby). This is more than just a job opportunity; it's a chance to learn a specialist skill, develop valuable technical expertise, and build a long-term career with DS Smith.
As part of a planned succession and knowledge-transfer programme, you'll work closely with experienced colleagues, gaining hands-on experience and learning the role from the ground up. This unique opportunity has been created to support the transfer of specialist knowledge ahead of the retirement of a valued team member in 2027.
We welcome applications from both experienced candidates and those at the beginning of their career journey who are eager to learn, develop and grow within a manufacturing environment. If you have strong computer skills, a keen eye for detail and a positive attitude, we'll provide the training and support needed to help you succeed.
About the Role
As a CAD/CAM Operator, you will play a key role in transforming customer requirements into precise manufacturing solutions. Working closely with customers, production teams and colleagues across the business, you will use drawings, specifications and technical information to design flatbed and rotary cutting dies ready for manufacture.
This role requires attention to detail, a methodical approach and a passion for continuous improvement. You'll help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy and efficiency while contributing to the ongoing development of our design and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, embraces learning opportunities and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
Whether you're already experienced in CAD/CAM or looking to start a career in a technical manufacturing environment, you'll be motivated to learn, willing to develop new skills, and committed to continuous improvement. Full training and mentoring will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with DS Smith.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Skills & Experience
Benefits
Additional benefits include:
Location: Ralegh (Manby)
Working Pattern: Day Shift
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full Time
About us
We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!
Fair recruitment at DS Smith
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria
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