Draughtsperson

Macsteel; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Macsteel is seeking a detail-oriented draughting professional to produce accurate drawings from sketches, planning material layouts, and ensuring standards are met. The role requires interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, creating and revising designs, and coordinating with production and purchasing to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 and a NQF Level 6 Diploma/Advanced certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with experience in SigmaNest, CAD, and

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Detailing and creating designs from sketches to conform to standards.
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy.
• Interacting with stakeholders at all levels with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Create designs and layouts as required.
• Revise and amend existing drawings in the system when required.
• Consider optimal material usage while designing to standards.
• Prepare engineering drawings for production and manufacture.
• Obtain quotations for parts to be manufactured or reworked.
• Accurately calculate relevant orders and provide quotations.
• Communicate product requirements to purchasing.
• Inform sales about leads and orders, coordinate with production.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Detailing designs

SigmaNest

CAD

SolidWorks

SAP knowledge

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Decision making

Education

Grade 12 / matric

NQF Level 6 Diploma / Advanced certificate in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Tools

SigmaNest

CAD

SolidWorks

SAP

Job description

Produce and prepare accurate and precise drawings from hand drawn sketches and specifications to plan / nest material for optimal use and ensure all drawings and designs meet set specifications and standards.

• Grade 12 / matric.
• NQF Level 6 Diploma / Advanced certificate in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering.
• Detailing / multi- disciplinary Drawing Office Practice essential.
• Knowledge of Sigma Nest.
• Basic CAD and solid works.
• Knowledge of the SAP system would also be an added advantage.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to function independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interact with role players at all levels of the organization and outside the organization.
• High degree and sense of customer service.
• Outstanding written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong judgement and decision-making skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reading and interpretation of mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Create designs and layouts as required.
• Revise and amend existing drawings on the system when required.
• Consider the optimal use of material when designing to conform to standards.
• Make engineering drawings for production and manufacture.
• Get quotations for parts to be manufactured or reworked.
• Accurately calculate all relevant sales orders and provide quotations.
• Communicate product requirements to purchasing department.
• Communicate new leads to external sales representatives and sales management.
• Liaise with production and distribution to ensure on time delivery.
• Liaise with procurement buyouts and local purchases.
• Ensure customer is kept well informed on order status and implement corrective action when required
• Meet and exceed sales target.
• Meet and exceed gross profit target
• Follow up on quotes and orders
• Answer phones in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensure feedback communicated to management on quotes, orders, stock out items and service delivery failure.