Apprentice Mechanical Drafter

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on CAD

Mentorship

Project exposure

Competitive pay

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Apprentice Mechanical Drafter in East London to join our engineering team. This role offers hands-on training in CAD software and real‑world drafting experience under seasoned engineers and drafters.

You will assist in creating 2D/3D drawings, learn industry standards, and help maintain organized drawing files while gaining exposure to diverse projects and design processes. Ideal candidates are detail‑oriented with a basic grasp of mechanical principles, eagerness to

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical drawings.
• Good spatial reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and modifying 2D and 3D technical drawings using CAD software.
• Prepare detailed component and assembly drawings based on engineering specifications.
• Ensure drawings adhere to industry standards and company drafting conventions.
• Collaborate with engineers to understand design requirements and make necessary revisions.
• Maintain organized digital and physical drawing files.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Attention to detail

Spatial reasoning

Problem-solving

Eagerness to learn

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Apprentice Mechanical Drafter to join their engineering team in East London . This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a passion for design and mechanics to learn and apply drafting skills in a professional setting. You will work under the guidance of experienced mechanical engineers and drafters, contributing to the creation of technical drawings and models for various projects. This hands‑on apprenticeship provides invaluable experience in CAD software and engineering design processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and modifying 2D and 3D technical drawings using CAD software.
• Prepare detailed component and assembly drawings based on engineering specifications.
• Ensure drawings adhere to industry standards and company drafting conventions.
• Collaborate with engineers to understand design requirements and make necessary revisions.
• Maintain organized digital and physical drawing files.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of mechanical principles and engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical drawings.
• Good spatial reasoning and problem‑solving abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical drafting skills.

Benefits

• Hands‑on training in CAD software and mechanical drafting techniques.
• Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals.
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects and industry standards.
• Competitive entry‑level salary and benefits.
• Potential for career advancement within the engineering department.