Mechanical Draughtsman

The **Mechanical Draughtsman** isto create high-quality detailed technical drawings and plans based on designs supplied by the internal team and designers and make modifications to existing drawings. The successful incumbent must have a passion for draughting, must be able to work under pressure and be partly unsupervised.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Create technical drawings, manufacturing schematics, and 2D and 3D digital models of mechanical equipment designs, using measurements, specifications, and additional data from the engineering team.
- Collect initial drawings, calculations, and design ideas from engineers, and combine all relevant data into coherent and complete initial design models for review and modification.
- Coordinate directly with engineers and project managers to understand project requirements, verify design details, and recommend modifications as needed according to company standards and best practices.
- Collaborate with engineers, production technicians, and clients as necessary to identify design problems and develop effective solutions.
- Analyse design documents and plans to verify dimensions and materials and coordinate with engineers to resolve any errors.
- Annotate and verify all numerical designations and specifications in technical drawings and schematics, using both CAD programs and manual calculations when necessary.
- Communicate with manufacturing personnel to create detailed layouts prior to production, and assist in designing, creating, and testing production models.
- Provide support to the engineering team as needed by creating technical drawings and digital models within deadlines and utilizing multiple methods to ensure deliverables include all relevant design details.
- Assist in ongoing projects to standardize and unify design document standards by participating in meetings and preparing presentation materials as necessary.
- Assist engineers during initial planning by creating on-the-fly design sketches and models for analysis and modification.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Grade 12
- Professional certification in mechanical drafting.
- Proficient with AutoCAD 2D & 3D and Solid works
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Solid understanding of engineering principles and practices
- Excellent technical communication skills with engineers and manufacturing personnel
- Strong attention to detail and mathematical abilities
- Experience with the mechanical manufacturing process.
- Develop 2D and 3D drawings of design specifications for mechanical equipment and components to assist in planning and production.
- Use CAD programs to combine schematics and design data into accurate 3D models.
- Strong math skills.
- Able to work within strict deadlines.

**Beneficial Requirements**:

- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Problem solving and decision-making.
- Ability to communicate and work across different cultures and social groups.
- Ability to work well in a pressurized environment.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ability to manage various projects and tasks.
- Able to operate with limited supervision.
- Knowledge of 3D Rendering

**Salary**: From R1.00 per month

Application Deadline: 2023/04/30