Senior Mechanical Draughtsman

CFAM Technologies; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Draughtsperson to join their dynamic team in Potchefstroom. This role involves creating detailed fabrication drawings, supporting design engineers, and managing CAD data packs. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Mechanical Draughting and experience with 3D CAD Solidworks. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility and proactive contributions, where you can make a significant impact in the milling and food processing equipment industry. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and grow your career, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in mechanical draughting and CAD.
• Knowledge of general engineering manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Compile detailed fabrication and manufacturing drawings.
• Transform CAD designs into working geometry for simulation.
• Support design engineers with draughting and modelling.

Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Flexibility

Time Management

Proactive Working Skills

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Draughting

Tools

3D CAD Solidworks

MS Office

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 procurement duties 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

Key skills required :

• 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

PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED TO APPLY. Closing Date : 30 December 2024. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview at our Potchefstroom office.