Pinetown: Draughtsman posted by Mecad Systems

• Design and prepare detailed engineering drawings using relevant design software and ensure that drawings produced are within manufacturing capabilities in terms of material and tools.
• Drawings must be created to suit manufacturing processes
• Prepare job cards and associated documents
• Co-ordinate and execute the list of jobs to be detailed as per job card in accordance with priorities and instructions
• Check designs and details before submitting for manufacture
• Contribute to improving designs and detailing
• Ensure that internal procedures are maintained and produce reports as required
• Record, report and document information associated with project/customer specification
• Ensure proper communication

Qualifications: Education/Training:

• Matric
• Suitable qualification in Metal & Engineering Manufacturing
• Architectural drawings qualification (advantageous)
• Programming qualification (advantageous)

 
Work Experience:
At least five (5) years of experience in the creation of engineering drawings, preferably in the Sheetmetal industry  

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Accurate creation of drawings to reflect customer requirements using appropriate software
• The ability to understand and interpret job cards
• The ability to understand plans and drawings
• Working knowledge of relevant design software
• Working knowledge of Fabri Trak software system
• Proficient in Microsoft package
• Understand the various production processes limitations
• Knowledge of the metal manufacturing materials
• Organizing and planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to produce detailed shopfloor drawings both accurately & timeously
• Accurate loading of the Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Good mathematical reasoning
• Accurate use of measuring equipment
• General knowledge of fabrication and erection standards, standard technical terminology, common structural steel practices, and drafting room procedures.