Senior Mechanical Draughtsman

CFAM Technologies; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

CFAM Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Draughtsman to join the production team in Potchefstroom. You will compile detailed fabrication drawings, reconstruct parts from measurements, and support design engineers with draughting and modelling.

You will also maintain the vault/PDM system and assist with procurement duties. The role requires a National Diploma in Mechanical Draughting, SolidWorks experience, and 5–10 years in milling/food processing equipment environments.

Qualifications

• Diploma in mechanical draughting is required.
• 5–10 years of work experience in draughting or related field.
• Experience with CAD, especially SolidWorks, for 3D modelling and drawings.
• Knowledge of milling and food processing equipment industry helpful.
• Ability to read drawings and reverse engineer components.

Responsibilities

• Compile detailed fabrication/manufacturing drawings as required.
• Reconstruct drawings from given measurements.
• Support Draughting office in rendering outputs.
• Create data packs (BOM, detail drawings, assembly drawings).
• Read drawings, specifications and reverse engineer components.
• Support design engineers on draughting and modelling.
• Assist with procurement duties of the draughting department.
• Transform rough CAD designs into working geometry for simulation.
• Maintain vault/PDM system.

Skills

Milling experience

Food processing equipment knowledge

Engineering manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Decision making

Reading drawings and specifications

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Draughting

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

CFAM Technologies, a manufacturer of world-class food and feed processing equipment is looking for a Snr Mechanical Draughtsmanwho is fast thinking, proactive individual to work closely with the Production team.We are passionate about food security and enable communities to utilize locally produced agricultural products to support food security through extrusion technology.We are looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated individual who can apply their mindto resolve problems in a stimulating and everchanging environment.

Job Description

• Compile detailed fabrication/manufacturing drawings as required
• Reconstruct drawing from given measurements
• Support Draughting office in rendering outputs as required
• Create data packs (Bill of Material: BOM, detail drawings, assembly drawings etc)
• Read drawings, specifications and reverse engineer components
• Support design engineers on design draughting and modelling
• Assist with procurementduties of the draughting department
• Transforms initial rough CAD designs into working geometry for simulation
• Maintain the administration of vault/PDM system

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Mechanical Draughting
• 3D CAD-Solidworks modelling and drawing experience
• Experience in Milling and Food processing equipment industry
• General engineering manufacturing processes knowledge
• 5-10 years work experience

Additional Information

• Experienced projects administrative background
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Positive approach to customer and clients
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
• Ability to work long hours to meet required deadlines
• Ability to adjust workload and priorities according to demand
• Must be flexible to take on additional tasks to assist company
• Proactive with independent working skills

Closing Date: 30 November 2026.