Trainee Mechanical Drafter

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-the-job training

Competitive trainee salary

Diverse projects exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Trainee Mechanical Drafter in Paarl to join our client’s engineering team. You will assist in producing 2D/3D drawings, interpret designs, and support document updates, under guidance from experienced designers.

The role offers hybrid work with hands-on training and exposure to diverse mechanical projects, helping you develop drafting skills and a clear pathway to a technical career in engineering.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Technical Drawing.
• Basic proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is an advantage.
• Strong spatial reasoning and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings using CAD software.
• Learn to interpret engineering designs and specifications.
• Support the revision and updating of existing drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure drawing accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized digital and physical drawing files.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Grade 12 with Math & Tech Drawing

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks enthusiastic individuals to join as Trainee Mechanical Drafters in Paarl . This role provides a unique entry point into the field of mechanical design and engineering, offering hands-on experience with drafting software and techniques. You will work under the guidance of experienced designers, contributing to the creation of technical drawings and 3D models for various mechanical components and systems. This hybrid position is ideal for those with a keen eye for detail and a strong interest in engineering, providing a pathway to a skilled career with opportunities for both office-based and remote work, fostering technical growth and project contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings using CAD software.
• Learn to interpret engineering designs and specifications.
• Support the revision and updating of existing drawings and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure drawing accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized digital and physical drawing files.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate, preferably with Mathematics and Technical Drawing.
• Basic proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is an advantage.
• Strong spatial reasoning and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new design tools and processes in Paarl .

Benefits

• Comprehensive on-the-job training in mechanical drafting.
• Competitive trainee salary with potential for increases.
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects and industries.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to develop skills in demand within engineering firms.