Mechanical Draughtsman

R.A.W. GROUP; George; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and design firm is seeking a Draughtsman to join their team in George, Western Cape. This full-time role involves utilizing work orders and drawings, performing inspections, and preparing work instructions. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications, including proficiency in computer-aided design software and strong communication skills. They should be capable of working independently and under pressure, contributing to the quality and efficiency of projects.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Draughtsman.
• Hands-on experience with computer-aided design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilise work orders, sketches, and instructions to determine job requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to ensure compliance.
• Prepare detailed standardized work instructions.
• Communicate between different departments on projects.

Skills

Microsoft applications

Communication skills

Computer-aided design software

Spatial perception

Creative thinking

People skills

Education

Tertiary qualification as a Draughtsman

National Senior Certificate

Job description

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Job Title: Draughtsman

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilise work orders, sketches, written and verbal instructions to determine job requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with specification.
• Program and maintain current file revisions of all client’s parts.
• Prepare detailed standardised work instructions and set-up sheets.
• Processing customer drawing requirements as quickly and as accurately as possible.
• Liaising with customers when required to ensure drawings are correct and suitable for manufacture.
• Handling of all paperwork.
• Communication between different departments on current projects and requirements thereof.
• Liaise with clients.
• Concept design.
• Production design and draughting.
• Liaise with the costing and production department.
• Production of all fabrication’s drawings upon request to the relevant standards and procedures.
• Ensure that all drawings and work instructions are kept up to date.
• Ensure the quality of products and services is maintained and make improvements.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Draughtsman
• Tertiary qualification as a Draughtsman
• National Senior Certificate.
• Driver’s licence.
• Competent in Microsoft applications.
• Hands‑on experience with computer‑aided design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong spatial perception, technically minded & a creative thinker.
• People’s skills

Attributes

• Friendly‑people’s person.
• Well spoken.
• Strong character that learns fast and retains information.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work on their own and under pressure.
• Very organised.
• Good memory.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.

Job Type: Full‑time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• George, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Afrikaans (Required)
• English (Required)