Junior Draughtsperson, Blackheath (Cape Town)

Howland Recruiting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Cape Town is looking for Junior Draughtspersons to assist with production drawings. Candidates should have a draughting qualification and experience in FMCG/manufacturing environments. Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCad 3D, and Inventor 3D is essential. The role includes creating models and drawings, maintaining equipment manuals, and updating ISO policies. This position offers a market-related salary and benefits like Provident Fund and Pension.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Provident Fund

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience with sheetmetal, parts and drawings in FMCG/manufacturing environment.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Sound knowledge of material types like metal and steel.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings.
• Update technical drawings and assist in creating ISO policies.
• Prepare reports and maintain equipment manuals.

Skills

SolidWorks / AutoCad 3D / Inventor 3D

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

3D visualization

Team player

Education

Diploma Draughting / Computer Assisted Engineering graphics qualification

ND / Degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Suite

SolidWorks

AutoCad 3D

Inventor 3D

Job description

Our Blackheath (Cape Town) based client has been manufacturing since 1904 and is on the hunt for 2 x Junior Draughtspersons with a sharp eye, steady hand and big ambitions to assist with production drawings in a manufacturing / FCMG environment. Use your SolidWorks / Autocad 3D / Inventor 3D skills to ensure accurate dimensions, tolerances, correct materials are used and finishes are applied and assembly instructions are clear and precise. You will be required to provide detailed, assembly, sectional and exploded view drawings coupled with symbols and notations.

Requirements:

• Diploma Draughting / Computer Assisted Engineering graphics qualification
• ND / Degree in mechanical engineering (advantage)
• Experience with sheetmetal, parts and drawings in FMCG / manufacturing environment
• Computer literate: MS Suite and SolidWorks / AutoCad 3D / Inventor 3D
• Able to visualise in 3D
• Sound knowledge of material types, e.g. metal, steel, etc.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal in English
• Admin, planning, organising and controlling skills
• Able to work without supervision
• Team player

Benefits:

• Salary: Market related
• Provident Fund + Pension

Responsibilities:

• Create / change:
  • SolidWorks models
  • manufacturing drawings
  • cutting lists in Excel
• Office admin regarding updating technical drawings
• Assist in creating and implementing ISO policies and procedures
• Create / prepare reports and presentations for management and production
• Create / maintain equipment manuals, brochures, etc.
• Create flat patterns for production

Forward a detailed CV immediately so as to ensure you don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details for future placements – unless you advise that you wish for us to discard your details.