MECANICAL DRAUGHTSMAN
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
Drawings
● Create accurate, readable technical drawings as per designs
● Compile drawing project plan, naming conventions and number generation
● Generate 3D parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies
● Generate detail drawings (project planning; parts; sub-assemblies; assemblies; revisions and redesigns)
● Ensure conversions of different file formats to complete drawings
● Implement revisions and redesigns on all relevant drawings
● Create, import and ensure that correct templates are used at all times (Internal/External)
● Ensure that a fast and accurate bill of materials is generated
● Ensure accurate dimensioning and detailing of drawings
● Attend site visits as and when required for:
○ Site establishment for 3D modelling
○ To verify discrepancies on existing drawings
○ Red lining issue for construction for as build’s
● Assist internal departments as and when required (marketing; production; manufacturing; R&D)
Quality Assurance
● Ensure adherence to drawing standards at all times
● Review bill of materials against the design and make sure it is correct
● Ensure that correct templates are used (Internal/External)
● Ensure drawings are checked by lead draughtsman
● Ensure approval and sign off of drawing after drawing completion
Communication
● Acquire technical data from engineers; clients; suppliers as and when required
● Attend Operations/Kick Off meetings as and when required
● Communicate with Operations (Internal/External); Engineering and buyers about correct engineering specifications
● Advise clients on drawing standards
● Consult and co-ordinate with engineers and internal departments on designs; layouts; details
● Provide on the job training on an ongoing basis
● Ensure constant communication to all clients (Internal/External) regarding:
○ outstanding information required to complete drawings
○ submission of drawings
Administration
● Complete timesheets on a daily basis
● Ensure and maintain proper administration processes for both hard and soft copies (Filing; scanning; printing)
● Ensure and maintain high level drawing office practices at all times
Desired Experience & Qualification
Matric/Grade 12
Microsoft Office Suite
Visio
Revit
Draughting Certificate /Diploma or Mechanical trade
Drawings for Mining/Construction/Manufacturing
2 – 3 YEARS’S Experience
Must have a valid driver’s license and own transport.
Package & Remuneration
R25 000 – R30 000
+ Provident and Medical aid
