Mechanical Draughtsman
Objective Personnel
- Germiston, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Minimum of 8 years experience
- Degree preferred - Min N4 Technical Qualification
- Experience in designing Mechanical Parts, Assemblies, Plate Work and Fabrication
- Solid Works, Vault, CAD, 2D & 3D
- Principles of 2D and 3D modelling
- String working understanding of 3D modelling environment from layout generation, part and assembly modelling, general arrangement drawing creation and part detailing
- Reporting of mechanical design status on all assigned tasks
- Working knowledge of mechanical equipment related to Drum Filters, thickener drive gearboxes, flotation drives, undercarriage equipment and final proper gearboxes
- String mathematical and communication skills
- Site visits and customer service
- Working with sub suppliers to achieve quality concepts and design intent
- Work within the company policies and procedures
- Responsible for mechanical part selection taking into consideration obsolescence, availability and cost
- Responsible for preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviews and generating minutes from said review
- Responsible for identifying mechanical part numbers in accordance with material
- Responsible for production of 2D drawings and bills of materials
- Responsible for carrying out design change requests in a timely manner
- Responsible for reporting progress of all assigned tasks to the engineering technology manager and project management teams
- Responsible for checking drawing / parts list are up to date and correct
- Responsible for checking and validating engineers designs and drawings where required
- Ensure design files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with departmental procedures
- Ensure the mechanical design output complements all other aspects of the design
- Work closely with operations, manufacturing and production engineers to ensure products are designed for successful manufacture
- Take technical lead on specific projects and agree technical approach with the engineering manager
- Take responsibility for coaching and supporting in all design techniques for junior staff
- Identify personal or design team training requirements and recommend suitable courses to design head
- Highlight mechanical and technical risks to engineering Manager