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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Technical Design Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 15 Technical Design Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Technical Design Assistant do?

  Tasks required include:

  • Examines design specification and technical information to determine general requirements.
  • Considers the suitability of different materials with regard to the dimensions and weight and calculates the likely fatigue, stresses, tolerances, bonds and threads.
  • Prepares regulatory and statutory applications.
  • Monitors health and safety in design and contributes to design stage risk assessment.
  • Prepares design drawings, plans or sketches using CAD and traditional methods and checks feasibility of construction and compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepares detailed drawings, plans, charts or maps that include natural features, desired surface finish, elevations, electrical circuitry and other details as required.
  • Arranges for completed drawings to be reproduced for use as working drawings.
  • Installs, maintains and repairs 3D printers and assists in the development of CAM plans and the operation of 3D printers.

• What are the entry requirements for a Technical Design Assistant?

  Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, BTEC/ SQA awards or another appropriate certificate/diploma or A levels/H grades. Further training consists of courses of study and supervised practical experience.