Mechanical Draughtsman - Tooling and Jigs

Ultra Personnel; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Personnel is seeking a skilled Draftsman to own the development of tooling, jigs, fixtures and manufacturing aids for metal and composite assemblies. The role ensures tooling is safe, durable, repeatable, ergonomically sound, and contributes to improved quality and production efficiency.

You will produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D models, collaborate with Production, Quality and Assembly teams, support prototypes and production trials, and maintain documentation and revision control in

Qualifications

• N4/N5 or higher in drafting, engineering, or related field.
• 2 years of drafting/mechanical design/tooling/jig design experience (aerospace or automotive industry preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes (CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, composites).
• Ability to design tooling that is practical, robust, and easy to fabricate.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Good at communicating written technical information
• Knowledge of drafting standards and techniques
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and ability to prototype concepts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Design production jigs, fixtures, templates, gauges, and assembly tooling for metal, composite, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ensure tooling designs maintain tight tolerances, support repeatability, and comply with engineering requirements
• Produce accurate 2D drawings, 3D models, and full fabrication documentation
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Assembly teams to understand tooling needs and workflow constraints
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate to refine tooling concepts
• Support prototype builds and production trials of new tooling
• Develop tooling that reduces variation, prevents assembly errors, and improves production consistency
• Update existing tooling based on feedback, wear evaluations, and NCRs.
• Maintain accurate tooling drawings and revision control within the company’s PDM system
• Produce clear assembly instructions and BOMs for all tooling designs
• Ensure drawings comply with company and industry standards, regulations, and specific project requirements.

Skills

Drafting experience

Mechanical design

Continuous improvement mindset

Written communication

Education

N4/N5 or higher in drafting, engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Draftsman to take ownership of developing production tooling, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids used throughout the manufacturing and assembly process. This individual will ensure that all tooling is safe, durable, repeatable, ergonomically sound, and contributes to improved quality and production efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical design ability, practical manufacturing knowledge, and a continuous-improvement mindset. This role reports to the Engineering Manager

Tooling & Jig Design:

• Design production jigs, fixtures, templates, gauges, and assembly tooling for metal, composite, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ensure tooling designs maintain tight tolerances, support repeatability, and comply with engineering requirements
• Produce accurate 2D drawings, 3D models, and full fabrication documentation

Collaboration & Integration with Production:

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Assembly teams to understand tooling needs and workflow constraints
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate to refine tooling concepts.
• Support prototype builds and production trials of new tooling

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Develop tooling that reduces variation, prevents assembly errors, and improves production consistency
• Update existing tooling based on feedback, wear evaluations, and NCRs.

Documentation & Control:

• Maintain accurate tooling drawings and revision control within the company’s PDM system
• Produce clear assembly instructions and bill of materials (BOMs) for all tooling designs
• Ensure drawings comply with company and industry standards, regulations, and specific project requirements.

Essential requirements:

• N4/N5 or higher in drafting, engineering, or related field.
• 2 Years of experience in drafting, mechanical design, or tooling/jig design (aerospace or automotive industry preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes (CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, composites)
• Ability to design tooling that is practical, robust, and easy to fabricate
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work
• Good at communicating written technical information
• Knowledge of drafting standards and techniques
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and ability to prototype concepts when needed

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in high-precision manufacturing industries
• Exposure to PDM systems, or production documentation workflows.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles