Mechanical Draughtsman

6 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa High Point Group Full time

**READ BEFORE APPLYING**

**Job description**

We are seeking a skilled and experienced **Mechanical Draughtsman** to join our dynamic team. As a **Mechanical Draughtsman**, you will play a crucial role in creating accurate and detailed technical drawings using Autodesk Inventor.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with other team members to ensure the efficient and precise completion of design projects.

Applicants who do not complete the tests will not be considered.

**Responsibilities**
- Interpret customer drawings and samples, assessing whether all the information is available to create what the customer is looking for.
- Utilize Autodesk Inventor software to produce high-quality mechanical drawings, including 2D and 3D models, assemblies, and part drawings.
- Use relevant tools to extract the required information to draw the part.
- Creates vector drawings in the format required for laser cutting.
- Assist colleagues and customers with queries relating to part drawings.
- Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards
- Recommend solutions to solve the issues that are found.
- Create detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Preparation of customer drawing before production
- Manage strict deadlines
- Working with team members and liaising with different departments
- Set up and program of Laser Cutter
- Interpret engineering drawings
- Maintain tight tolerances with design specifications
- Nesting and setting
- Assess the laser machine after each production run, perform preventative maintenance
- Adhere to health and safety rules and processes
- Load programs, and set machine parameters and proper fixtures to ensure optimal performance
- Perform dimensional inspections
- Identifying material thickness
- Effectively distribute the workload of the lasers to ensure that cutting hours are evenly distributed
- Ensure that nesting is done effectively with the least amount of scrap
- Ensure that the correct number of parts are nested so that no extra parts have to be nested
- Monitor raw materials to identify shortfalls
- Ensure that the correct raw material is used when allocating nesting to the lasers

**Qualifications**
- 2 years experience in CAD (preferred)

**Position**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Company Address**

Stikland, Cape Town, 7530

**Salary**: R11,500.00 - R13,500.00 per month

**Ability to commute**:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute to work (Required

**Social Media Pages**

Pay: R10 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- CAD: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- Afrikaans (preferred)
- English (preferred)


  • Mechanical Draughtsman

    6 months ago


    City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Zeal HR Full time

    **Mechanical Draughtsman** **INTRODUCTION**: An exciting opportunity has become available within the water and wastewater treatment industry, for a Mechanical Draughtsman. The position is based in Macassar, Cape Town. **REQUIREMENTS**: - Gaming interests - Relevant experience in CAD mechanical assemblies and detailing - Team player to fit in a young and...

  • Mechanical Draughtsman

    6 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Outsourced Personnel Full time

    We are currently recruiting for a **Mechanical Draughtsman** for an **engineering concern **based in Cape Town. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Provide design/drawing support to the Engineer - 3D modelling and creation of working drawings according to company’s standard - Creation of 3D models & drawings from ‘off the sample’ parts - Preparation of...

  • Mechanical Draughtsman

    6 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa CME Recruitment Full time

    **MECHANICAL DRAUGHTSMAN** **Heating Solution Industry (HVAC)** **Cape Town - Atlantis** **Company Profile** Our client is an importer of high-quality heating products from Europe and is regarded as a center of excellence for heating solutions and expertise in South Africa. We are passionate about providing a range of great products - from stand-alone...


  • Cape Town, South Africa M3e Engineering Full time

    A very busy design and manufacturing concern based in Blackheath, Cape Town is now seeking to fill one vacancy within their Drawing Office. The positions available are for a Junior Mechanical Draughtsman, who will assist the existing team to produce accurate design drawings. This positions will be reporting to the Factory Manager. **Duties &...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Isilumko Staffing Full time

    **Mechanical Draughtsman: Cape Town: Fixed Term Contract** The invitation is for an experienced Mechanical Draughtsman to take responsibility for the development of detailed mechanical and piping layouts. **Outputs will include**: - Transferring of engineering sketches and specifications to detailed design and working drawings. - Development of piping and...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Leda Engineering Services cc Full time

    A leading packaging and process engineering company in Cape Town is looking for a motivated mechanical draughtsman. Requirements: * 3 -5 years experience in mechanical draughting * Must be proficient in Solid Works, Autocad, Excel, etc. * Good written and communication skills (English) * Experience in mechanical type drawing office * Ability to work...

  • Draughtsman

    7 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Protea Placements Full time

    **Draughtsman** **Cape Town, WC** **Negotiable Salary** Are you a talented draughtsman seeking a dynamic role in a leading engineering firm? Our client is on the hunt for a skilled Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical, Wet, and/or Fire services draughtsman to join their innovative team. **Responsibilities** - Tracing marked-up building services drawings. -...


  • Cape Town, South Africa M3e Engineering Full time

    **Location**: Saxenburg Park 1, Blackheath **Position**: Full-Time **Job Overview**: We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Junior Mechanical Draughtsman to join our growing team. As part of our design and engineering department, you will work closely with senior engineers and project managers to create technical drawings and assist in the...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Leda Engineering Services cc Full time

    Job Overview: Leda Engineering Services cc, a leading engineering firm based in Killarney Gardens, is seeking an experienced Junior Draughtsman to join their team.About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Draughtsman to contribute to the company's success by creating detailed engineering drawings and collaborating with manufacturing teams....

  • Draughtsman

    6 months ago


    Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa NDC Personnel & Contractors Full time

    Are you an experienced **mechanical engineering Draughtsman** looking for a new challenge in the **Western Cape?** An **FMCG manufacturer** has an exciting position for a **Draughtsman** to do 3D and 2D modelling and draughting of new mechanical, structural, civil, and piping models in a fast-paced food production environment! As part of this role, you will...

  • Mefp Draughtsman

    8 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Protea Placements Full time

    **MEFP Draughtsman** **Cape Town, WC** **Negotiable Salary** Are you a talented draughtsman seeking a dynamic role in a leading engineering firm? Our client is on the hunt for a skilled Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical, Wet, and/or Fire services draughtsman to join their innovative team. **Responsibilities** - Tracing marked-up building services drawings. -...

  • Mechanical Draughtsman

    6 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa CME Recruitment Full time

    **CAPE TOWN** **WEST COAST** **HVAC MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY** **A Manufacturing company is looking for a qualified Mechanical Draughtsman to join their plant in Cape Town** **Qualifications**: **Mechanical Engineering Diploma** **Grade 12 or equivalent** **Drafting Certification** **AutoCAD or AutoCAD Lite and Solid Works** **3 years minimum...

  • Design Engineer

    4 weeks ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Leda Engineering Services cc Full time

    Leda Engineering Services cc is a leading company based in Killarney Gardens, seeking an experienced Design Engineer - Mechanical Draughtsman to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years' experience in the following:Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be responsible for translating conceptual designs into detailed...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Job Masters Pty Ltd Full time

    CAD Draughtsman Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled CAD Draughtsman to join our engineering team at Job Masters Pty Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings and schematics for chilled water systems using CAD software.Key Responsibilities:Prepare detailed 2D and 3D drawings, layouts, and schematics of...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Job Masters Full time

    CAD / Revit Draughtsman Job DescriptionJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled CAD / Revit Draughtsman to support our engineering team in creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings and schematics for chilled water system designs. The ideal candidate will have experience in chilled water systems and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit software.Key...


  • Cape Town, South Africa SFG ENGINEERING SERVICES (PTY) LTD Full time

    **Job requirements**: - Diploma/BTech/BSc in engineering, preferably mechanical. - Minimum 3 years relevant experience. - **Have knowledge of the Marine industry.**: - Knowledge of **AutoDesk Inventor**: - Knowledge of **AutoDesk AutoCAD** **Job responsibilities**: - Study a design brief - Brainstorm a collection of possible solutions. - Research...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Persona Staff Full time

    Job OverviewAt Persona Staff, we are seeking a highly skilled Master Draughtsman and Engineering Supervisor to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and leadership abilities to drive productivity and excellence in our mechanical engineering department.About the RoleWe are looking for a talented individual...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Persona Staff Full time

    We are seeking a skilled and experienced Draughtsman to lead our team at Persona Staff.The successful candidate will be responsible for:• Developing and implementing effective draughting strategies to improve productivity and efficiency• Collaborating with engineering departments and production staff to ensure seamless integration of mechanical...

  • Technical Draughtsman

    1 month ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full time

    Civil Engineering Job OpportunityCommunicate Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Draughtsman to join our team.Responsibilities:Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure drawings align with design intent and production requirements.Develop detailed technical drawings based on 3D models, optimized for efficient manufacturing.Prepare...

  • Senior Draughtsman

    1 month ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Persona Staff Full time

    Job RequirementsSenior CertificateTech Mechanical or Engineering DiplomaSolid Edge competencyExposure to Syspro or similar ERPFusion 360 trainingRelevant draughting trainingJob ResponsibilitiesMechanical draughting and drawing configurationEffective collaboration with engineering departmentsLeading and mentoring the teamFeedback reporting and document...