MECHANICAL DRAUGHTSMAN – SA STEELWORKS

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

Company profile:

SA Metal Group is South Africas oldest and largest metal recycling company. The Group purchases and processes all forms of ferrous metals (steel and iron) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, zinc, stainless steel, brass and others) from industrial enterprises, scrap metal dealers and private individuals. Our processing facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Group was established 105 years ago. For more information about the Group, please visit website the www.********.co.za

Job description:

The SA Steelworks, Engineering department currently has a vacancy for an attentive to detail, meticulous, methodical individual to join their team. The successful candidate will form part of a multi-disciplinary team and will report directly to the Engineering Manager. The prospective candidate will be involved in a wide range of projects involving machine design, civil engineering and continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Following specifications and calculations to create various technical drawings
• Produce detailed drawings for fabrication/manufacturing
• Produce detailed drawings for machined parts
• Produce General Arrangement and Layout drawings
• Conduct site measurement of structures and areas
• Consultation with Engineers and workshop teams to get input to optimize designs
• Accurate record keeping, updating, and general control of all drawings

Qualifying Experience:

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Formal drafting certification
• Drafting experience in AutoCAD and Solid Works packages

• Computer literate proficient in MS Office

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing/production environment
• Engineering design knowledge is essential, with experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, powertrain and machine components

• Knowledge of structural steel tables and sections essential
• Proficient in sheet metal, pipe routing and structural design
• Proficient with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Production of detailed site plans, utility layouts, structural and machine layouts

Qualifying Attributes

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Prepared to work overtime when required

• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment

• Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
• Be self-motivated and results driven
• Planning, decision making and analytical skills
• Be assertive and have a mature approach
• Be able to work both independently and in a team
• Good time management skills
• Logical and detail orientated methodologies
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution

Other Information:

Job title: Mechanical Draughtsman

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

• 07h3017h00: Monday Thursday
• 07h3016h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicants qualifications and experience.

• Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Click Go Apply to apply online!

More related positions