Draughtsman

Job Description/Duties:

• Help design products with engineering and manufacturing
techniques

• Work from rough sketches and specifications created by
engineers and sales reps

• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for new
products

• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by
engineers and architects

• Design plans using computer-aided design and drafting
(CAD) software specifically INVENTOR (Not negotiable)

• Draft and prepare layout drawings of the given structures,
components, and devices.

• Produce draft designs and diagrams according to the given
specifications

• Prepare drawings for sheet metal components.

• Calculate dimensions and allowances with accurate
precision

• Compile data and specifications sheets.

• Revise drawings and layouts to accommodate changes and
enhancements.

• Follow design and development procedures

• Prepare drawings using Inventor packages

• Prepare General Arrangement drawing

• Prepare assembly drawings

• Prepare manufacturing drawings

• Prepare and assist in drawing revisions as required

• Maintain knowledge of company standards and incorporate
into engineering designs

• Document control

• Site visits, measuring up existing equipment
Minimum Requirements:

· Matric

· Relevant draughting qualification

· Min 5 years’ experience in Sheet Metal and Detailing
(Advantageous)

· A Valid Driver’s License

· Must have own transport

· Able to read and understand drawings

· Understanding of SABS/ SANS drawings specs
(Advantageous)

· Good level of computer literacy (i.e. excel, word etc.)