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

• 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.

• Knowledge of orthotic CAD systems

• 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.