Draughtsman / Nesting

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Howden Full time

The Big Picture:


Howden Power, a Division of Howden Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for a Draughtsman to generate nestings efficiently for the ESAB profiling machine by creating shapes from drawings, adding bevels, maintaining accurate steel stock in Columbus.

What needs to be done?

  • Nesting to be done within reasonable time to ensure delivery dates are met by production
  • Perform nesting layouts for optimum use of steel plate & ensure material wastage is minimised
  • Ensure reduction in grinding by adding Bevels to the cutting programs
  • Load new plates into Columbus with correct ID and Cast numbers
  • Maintain steel stock accuracy in Columbus and do frequent reconciliation with AX to ensure stock material has been booked out correctly to Production Jobs
  • Continually improve the nesting process and ensure reduction in Manufacturing hours
  • Liaise with Plasma Operator on any machine and material issues
  • Measureup components or layouts & produce detailed drawings for implementation in production
  • Analyse production orders to ensure the project engineers' requirements are accurately interpreted before starting work
  • Produce detailed design drawings of components to ensure the necessary manufacturing details can be interpreted. Produce arrangement drawings which include various components as drawn in 2 above to ensure parts fit together
  • Enter all new drawings into the network softcopy filing system to ensure they are readily recoverable
  • Produce Works Data Packages (WDP's) to identify individual components/parts lists etc. & their respective drawings
  • Check drawings made by others for dimensional accuracy & compatibility of parts & to ensure errors are not carried through to production. Update existing drawings to ensure design revisions are captured
  • Comply with Howden Power standard drawing office practice to ensure uniformity of drawings
  • Drawings & WDP's are produced within the agreed timeframe to avoid delays in the progress of the job
  • Manhours are recorded on timesheets to ensure recoveries are allocated to the correct job numbers
  • SOX Compliance: Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls
  • Maintain Item Master in AX ERP System
What do you need to bring?

  • Grade 12/ Matric
  • Formal Drafting qualification
  • 3 years experience in a workshop environment to understand the products.
  • 3 years drawing office experience with experience in tolerances, limits and fits, welding symbols and surface finishes.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD/ Inventor
  • Experience with Columbus software
  • Understand quality assurance management systems.
  • CNC Nesting
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
What will you get in return?


You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging role with great career development opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary along with a benefits package.

About us:
Worldwide business - Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.

We offer global and local opportunities

  • 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden, we have a strong corporate identity and purpose You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.


Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You - Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset - our people.

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