Draughtsman

Fusion Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Personnel is seeking a skilled Draftsman in Johannesburg to produce detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings, GA layouts, and 3D CAD SolidWorks models for mining equipment and component assemblies. You will ensure drawings are accurate, maintain revision histories, and support manufacturing through precise documentation, BOM preparation, and material specifications.

The role requires converting concepts into drawings, updating existing files, and collaborating with artisans and

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Prepare general arrangement (GA) drawings.
• Develop fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Produce component and part drawings.
• Prepare machining drawings with relevant tolerances and dimensions.
• Develop hydraulic, mechanical, structural, and fabrication drawings where required.
• Convert concepts, sketches, samples, and existing components into detailed technical drawings.
• Prepare 3D CAD Solid works models.
• Update and revise existing engineering drawings.
• Ensure drawings are clear, accurate, and suitable for manufacturing.
• Provide accurate drawings to the workshop.
• Clarifying technical drawing requirements with artisans and supervisors.
• Assisting with component identification and measurement.
• Conducting physical measurements of existing components where required.
• Producing drawings for reverse engineering purposes.
• Preparing bills of materials (BOMs).
• Assisting with material specifications.
• Identifying critical dimensions and tolerances.
• Supporting manufacturing planning through technical documentation.
• Preparing drawings for mining equipment and related components.

Job description

Minimum Requirements

1 Engineering Drawing and Design

The Draftsman shall:

• Produce detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Prepare general arrangement (GA) drawings.
• Develop fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Produce component and part drawings.
• Prepare machining drawings with relevant tolerances and dimensions.
• Develop hydraulic, mechanical, structural, and fabrication drawings where required.
• Convert concepts, sketches, samples, and existing components into detailed technical drawings.
• Prepare 3D CAD Solid works models.
• Update and revise existing engineering drawings.
• Ensure drawings are clear, accurate, and suitable for manufacturing.

2 Manufacturing Support

The Draftsman shall support the manufacturing and repair departments by:

• Providing accurate drawings to the workshop.
• Clarifying technical drawing requirements with artisans and supervisors.
• Assisting with component identification and measurement.
• Conducting physical measurements of existing components where required.
• Producing drawings for reverse engineering purposes.
• Preparing bills of materials (BOMs).
• Assisting with material specifications.
• Identifying critical dimensions and tolerances.
• Supporting manufacturing planning through technical documentation.

3 Mining Equipment and Engineering Components

Where applicable, the Draftsman may be required to prepare drawings for:

• LHD machines and mining equipment.
• Machine frames and structural components.
• Buckets and attachments.
• Engine frames and mounting structures.
• Hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic components.
• Axles and drivetrain components.
• Brake systems and assemblies.
• Tanks, piping, and fabricated components.
• Welding and structural steel assemblies.
• Repair and modification components.

DRAWING CONTROL AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

The Draftsman shall:

• Maintain control of engineering drawings.
• Allocate drawing numbers in accordance with the company's document control system.
• Maintain drawing revision histories.
• Ensure obsolete drawings are removed from circulation.
• Issue controlled drawings to relevant departments.
• Maintain electronic copies and backups of drawings.
• Ensure drawings are approved before release for manufacturing.
• Maintain a drawing register.
• Ensure revision changes are clearly identified.