Sheet Metal Design Draftsman

The Recruitment Pig; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a drafting professional to advance our technical team. You will draft detailed 3D models for secure data centre enclosures, generate flat patterns for sheet metal, and prepare bending schedules for workshop operations.

You will collaborate with production to optimize manufacturing processes and maintain accurate BOMs in Excel. Proven experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is essential; knowledge of SolidWorks, Revit or SketchUp is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in precision sheet metal design and flat patterning.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Revit, or SketchUp is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft detailed 3D models for secure data centre enclosures.
• Create accurate flat patterns for sheet metal laser cutting.
• Produce precise bending schedules for the workshop press brakes.
• Build comprehensive component assemblies using Autodesk Inventor software.
• Draw 2D layouts and general arrangements using AutoCAD.
• Maintain organized and updated bill of materials in Excel.
• Work closely with production teams to solve manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Precision drafting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant drafting qualification or mechanical engineering diploma

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Revit

SketchUp

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

This role lets you leverage your drafting skills to advance your technical career. You will enjoy great support and learning opportunities within a friendly engineering team. Your precise work will boost efficiency and help the company meet customer expectations.

Job Description

Draft detailed 3D models for secure data centre enclosures. Create accurate flat patterns for sheet metal laser cutting. Produce precise bending schedules for the workshop press brakes. Build comprehensive component assemblies using Autodesk Inventor software. Draw 2D layouts and general arrangements using AutoCAD. Maintain organized and updated bill of materials in Excel. Work closely with production teams to solve manufacturing challenges.

What You Need to Apply

• A relevant drafting qualification or mechanical engineering diploma.
• Proven experience in precision sheet metal design and flat patterning.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of press brake tooling and bending allowances.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel for material lists.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Revit, or SketchUp is an advantage.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and great team spirit.