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Private Advertiser is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Draftsman to prepare and revise engineering drawings for fabrication and installation. You will develop 2D drawings and, when required, 3D models based on engineers’ designs and project specs.
You will coordinate with project and production teams, check dimensions and material specifications, prepare bills of materials, and maintain revision registers and as-built records. Travel to site locations may be required.
[ABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY OR SHORT NOTICE-PERIOD]
This role involves preparing and revising engineering drawings for fabrication and installation, including equipment layouts, ducting, piping, and structural supports. You will produce accurate 2D drawings and, where required, 3D models based on engineers' designs, specifications, and project requirements.
Prepare and revise engineering drawings for fabrication and installation, including equipment layouts, ducting, piping, and structural supports
Produce accurate 2D drawings and, where required, 3D models based on engineers' designs, specifications, and project requirements
Coordinate with project and production teams to ensure drawings are practical, complete, and suitable for fabrication and site installation
Check drawing dimensions, material specifications, and technical details before submission for review and approval
Prepare bills of materials and material take-offs based on approved drawings
Update drawings to reflect design changes, site measurements, and project requirements
Maintain drawing registers, revision records, and organised documentation to ensure teams use the latest approved drawings
Prepare as-built drawings upon completion of installation
Attend site visits when required to take measurements and verify installation details
Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Drafting, CAD, or a related technical discipline
Preferably 1–2 years of relevant drafting experience in engineering, fabrication, or manufacturing
Proficient in AutoCAD; knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or Revit is an added advantage
Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and site measurements
Knowledge of fabrication and installation requirements for ducting, piping, and mechanical equipment is an added advantage
Familiarity with Air Pollution Control Systems (APCS) and Industrial Effluent Treatment Systems (IETS) is an added advantage
Good attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate and well-organised drawings
Able to coordinate effectively with engineers, production personnel, and site teams
Able to manage drawing revisions, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
Willing to travel to project sites, including outstation locations, when required