Draughtsman

Network Contracting; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting is seeking a skilled Draughting Specialist to develop accurate 3D models, assemblies and 2D drawings for insulated doors and related components using Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks and Revit.

You will produce fabrication information, coordinate with engineering teams and ensure standardised templates; apply thermal design requirements to ensure insulation integrity and durability across products.

Qualifications

• Matric / National Senior Certificate with Mathematics or Technical Drawing preferred.
• A recognised diploma or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Draughting, Computer-Aided Draughting, BIM or a closely related field.
• An N4-N6 engineering qualification combined with a recognised draughting qualification may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant post-qualification experience in technical draughting/detailing, including demonstrated delivery in both manufacturing/mechanical CAD and building/project BIM environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings for insulated doors, frames, panels, hardware interfaces, brackets, profiles and related components using Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Produce complete fabrication information, including dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, weld details, fasteners, cut-outs and assembly requirements.
• Work closely with the doors and engineering teams to resolve design details, improve manufacturability and standardise repeatable components and drawing templates.
• Incorporate approved thermal-design requirements into door and insulated-envelope details, including insulation continuity, thermal bridging, vapour sealing, condensation risk, gaskets and heated components where applicable.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Autodesk Revit

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Technical Draughting qualification

N4-N6 engineering qualification

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Responsibilities

Manufacturing, Door and Component Detailing

Develop accurate 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings for insulated doors, frames, panels, hardware interfaces, brackets, profiles and related components using Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks Produce complete fabrication information, including dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, weld details, fasteners, cut-outs and assembly requirements. Work closely with the doors and engineering teams to resolve design details, improve manufacturability and standardise repeatable components and drawing templates. Incorporate approved thermal-design requirements into door and insulated-envelope details, including insulation continuity, thermal bridging, vapour sealing, condensation risk, gaskets and heated components where applicable.

JOB EVALUATION CRITERIA

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Secondary Education

Matric / National Senior Certificate with Mathematics or Technical Drawing preferred.

Minimum Tertiary Qualification

A recognised diploma or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Draughting, Computer-Aided Draughting, BIM or a closely related field. An N4-N6 engineering qualification combined with a recognised draughting qualification may be considered.

Experience

Minimum 5 years' relevant post-qualification experience in technical draughting/detailing, including demonstrated delivery in both manufacturing/mechanical CAD and building/project BIM environments.

Mandatory Software Capability

Demonstrated, portfolio-supported ability in Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks, together with Autodesk Revit. Candidates must be able to work independently in both 3D mechanical CAD and Revit-based BIM/shop-drawing workflows.