Solidworks Daughtsman

**Senior Design Designer/ Draughtsman**
- Able to work with little/no supervision
- More than 5 years’ experience with technical design

(must have a good understanding of Hydraulics, Pneumatics - design drawings of sprockets, Chains, tensioning systems etc. )
- **SolidWorks experience essential**
- Model and design projects using SolidWorks (sheet metal focused)
- Taking a sketched concept and designing a 3D model using SolidWorks
- Designing layouts using AutoCAD
- Make customer approval prints
- Verify load calculation
- Work with project managers on designs and estimate time to design and detail project.
- Communicate with customers
- Field verifies dimensions using a tape measure, calipers, lasers, etc.
- Travel to job sites if needed.
- Improve existing equipment designs
- Communicate with suppliers on designs, models, availabilities of items
- Update and/or create design tables configurable items

**Detail**
- Taking customer design and remodeling around Fusion’s production equipment
- Detail out Fusion designed parts and assemblies using SolidWorks
- Ensure that the proper K-Factor, bend radius is being used on formed parts
- Upload parts into ERP system
- Enter data and build assemblies into the ERP system
- Revise and update Fusion parts and prints
- Be a second set of eyes for designers to help catch design flaws

**Design Draughtsman**:

- Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCad, Revit - intermediate skill level
- Knowledge in structural and mechanical principles
- Ability to create general arrangement drawings of assemblies
- Ability to compile a data pack for fabrication team with full bill of quantities
- Good command of English and Afrikaans language
- Ability to compile installation diagrams and manuals
- Able to work under severe pressure

Two to Five years experience with SolidWorks 3D Modeling and AutoCAD 2D Software. Other qualifications include:

- Must be able to read and decipher blueprints, schematics, weld symbols, GD&T, and surface finishes
- Must display excellent mechanical and analytical skills
- Highly organized
- Experience in developing a complete accurate bill of materials
- Must possess clear and concise communications skills both written and orally
- Proficient use of software programs, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), ERP/MRP system, planning/scheduling tools
- Knowledge of sheet metal and forming
- Skills with precision measuring tools
- Ability to balance high demand & requests from various departments
- Excellent math skills
- Good analytical skills in deciphering prints and communicating with customers
- Presents him or herself professionally in both attire and verbally
- Must be able to accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools
- Ability to adjust to change in schedules with little notice
- Must listen and follow directions
- Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent organizational skills

**Salary**: From R22,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kempton Park, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- High School (matric) (required)

**Experience**:

- SolidWorks: 2 years (required)
- AutoCAD: 4 years (required)

**Language**:

- Afrikaans (required)
- English (required)