Draughtsman

Network Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment seeks a meticulous Draughtsman to support the Engineering and Sales teams by producing accurate assembly and manufacturing drawings aligned with engineering specs and customer requirements.

The role involves collaborating with design engineers and production teams to develop steel products, review drawings for quality, and update them as designs change. A diploma in mechanical engineering or drafting is preferred, with CAD expertise in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Draughting or related field desirable.
• Experience producing technical assembly and manufacturing drawings, preferably in steel/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate assembly, fabrication and manufacturing drawings per specs.
• Collaborate with design engineers and technical teams to detail steel products and systems.
• Review drawings for accuracy, quality and compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Identify and resolve design discrepancies with engineering and production personnel.
• Update drawings reflecting approved modifications and design changes.
• Assist with standardising drawing practices across projects.
• Maintain drawing files, registers and version control.
• Assist in preparing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Monitor production to ensure components align with drawings and specs.
• Create CNC profiles for manufacturing machinery with precision.
• Participate in design reviews and propose manufacturing improvements.
• Continuously develop CAD skills and stay current with software.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC Profiling

BOM Management

Job description

An established engineering and steel manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Draughtsman to join its technical team. The successful candidate will provide accurate and efficient technical drawing support to the Engineering and Sales departments, producing assembly and manufacturing drawings in accordance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with design engineers and production teams, contributing to the development and improvement of steel products and components while ensuring that designs are practical, accurate and suitable for manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate assembly, fabrication and manufacturing drawings in accordance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers and technical teams to develop and detail steel products, components and systems.
• Review drawings for accuracy, quality and compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Identify and resolve design discrepancies in collaboration with engineering and production personnel.
• Update existing drawings to reflect approved product modifications and design changes.
• Work with production teams to improve designs, manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Assist with standardising drawing practices and design elements across projects.
• Maintain electronic drawing files, drawing registers, numbering systems and document version control.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Monitor production processes to ensure manufactured components align with approved drawings and specifications.
• Assist in creating CNC profiles for manufacturing machinery, ensuring accuracy and precision.
• Participate in design reviews and recommend practical, cost-effective manufacturing improvements.
• Continuously develop technical drawing skills and stay up to date with relevant CAD software and technologies.

Minimum Requirements

• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Draughting or a related technical field will be advantageous.
• Experience producing technical, assembly and manufacturing drawings, preferably within a steel manufacturing or engineering environment.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• The ability to interpret design requirements and translate them into accurate production drawings.
• Knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawing registers and document control will be beneficial.
• Exposure to CNC profiling or CNC-related manufacturing processes will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, sales personnel and production teams.
• Adaptability and resilience in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to work.
• Commitment to quality, honesty and professional integrity.
• A willingness to learn and continuously improve technical capabilities.

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a technically minded and methodical Draughtsman who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality drawings. You should understand the importance of translating engineering designs into practical manufacturing solutions, working collaboratively with production teams and ensuring that drawings, materials and finished components meet the required specifications.