Randburg: Design Draughtsman posted by Mecad Systems

Our client is looking for a skilled Draughtsman to join their team. In this role, you’ll create and update 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks. You’ll be involved in the full design process — from concept development to final detail — while ensuring all work meets strict modelling and drawing standards.

Duties & responsibilities

• Generate 3D CAD models and detail manufacturing drawings on Solidworks of new designs.
• Update models, drawings and BOMs of existing designs.
• Ensure models and drawings adhere to modelling and drawing standards.
• Attend design discussions, perform concept development through to detail design, issue drawings, load all part information in Syspro.
• Allocate stock codes, create material lists, update revisions, maintain Syspro database with updated stock codes.
• General assistance to Production, Sales and suppliers regarding drawings and technical queries.
• Place old stock codes on hold with alternative numbers.

Qualification, skills, knowledge, experience, attributes

• Qualification in drafting
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a design draughtsman
• Thorough and meticulous
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Mechanical/technical experience
• Knowledge of tolerances e.g. geometric, limits and fits

Computer software experience

• SolidWorks (Essential)
• Other engineering design software i.e. CAD
• MS Excel

If you’re meticulous, technically minded, and ready to contribute to innovative designs, apply today.