Mechanical Draughtsperson

Hire Resolve; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Draughtsperson to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. In this role, you will be responsible for creating precise mechanical and piping layouts, transforming engineering sketches into detailed technical drawings. Your meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills will ensure that all projects meet high standards of quality and compliance with relevant codes. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to exciting projects from concept to completion. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Salary negotiable

Min 1 year contract

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a technical drawing office.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and understanding of engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical and piping layouts from engineering sketches.
• Ensure compliance with company and national standards in all drawings.

Skills

Mechanical Draughting

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-matric Draughting Qualification

Equivalent Experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Mechanical Draughtsperson to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. As a Mechanical Draughtsperson, you will be responsible for the development of detailed mechanical and piping layouts. You will be producing high-quality technical drawings and designs, ensuring that projects are executed flawlessly from concept to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Transferring of engineering sketches and specifications to detailed design and working drawings
• Development of piping and equipment general arrangement drawings
• Preparing isometric drawings for pipework
• Developing equipment layouts to engineering specification or conceptual drawings
• Responsible for ensuring that drawings produced comply with company standards and procedures
• Responsible for ensuring that drawings produced comply with relevant national/international standards, statutes and design codes
• Responsible for ensuring the dimensional accuracy of all work produced
• Site measurement of equipment, buildings and structures as required
• Assess draughting requirements on a weekly basis, prioritise work packages (liaising with Operations Director when required) and allocation of appropriate draughting resources
• Ensure all drawings leaving the office are of a high quality, are complete, accurate and comply with the company standards.
• Ad hoc tasks as requested by management
• Comply with company HR Policy and Procedures manual

Requirements:

• Post-matric draughting qualification or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years experience in a technical drawing office with mechanical and piping drawings
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Good understanding of the engineering environment and the relevant standards and design codes
• Experience in a petrochemical-type drawing office or similar
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Salary negotiable
• Min 1 year contract

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]. We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.