Draughtsman (Alberton)

SUMMARY:
PURPOSE OF THE FUNCTION
Prepare accurate, complete and controlled 3D models, manufacturing drawings, general arrangement drawings, assembly drawings and bills of materials using SolidWorks. Translate approved technical requirements, sketches, existing drawings and site measurements into drawing packages that support manufacturing, assembly, installation and customer requirements. Provide technical drafting support and maintain drawing revisions in accordance with the company’s drawing-office procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Recognised draughting qualification.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering advantageous.

• Demonstrated proficiency in SolidWorks, including part modelling, assemblies and detailed drawings.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, sketches and customer requirements.
• Understanding of mechanical components, valve assemblies and relevant manufacturing processes.
• Ability to prepare general arrangement drawings, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and bills of materials.
• Working knowledge of dimensions, tolerances, fits, materials and drawing conventions relevant to assigned products.
• Ability to take and record site measurements accurately.
• Understanding of drawing revisions, document control and approval processes.
• Ability to identify missing or conflicting technical information and obtain clarification before proceeding.
• Effective planning, prioritisation and communication skills.
• Ability to work with Engineering, Sales, Projects, Production, suppliers and customers.
• Ability to provide practical technical support within the scope of the position.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally when required.

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare 3D models, general arrangement drawings, manufacturing drawings and assembly drawings from approved inputs. Submit at least 95% of assigned drawing packages by the agreed deadline.
• Complete the prescribed drawing checklist for 100% of drawing packages before submitting them for review.
• Achieve at least 95% first-review acceptance without major draughting errors. Major errors include incorrect critical dimensions, component interfaces, materials or missing information that prevents manufacture or assembly.
• Ensure 100% of applicable drawings include the required dimensions, tolerances, materials, identification, revision details and manufacturing notes.
• Prepare bills of materials that match the associated drawings and assemblies, achieving at least 98% accuracy in sampled line items for part numbers, descriptions and quantities.
• Complete assigned drawing corrections and approved revisions by the agreed deadline in at least 95% of cases.
• Ensure 100% of drawings issued for manufacture or external use have the required approval and correct revision status.
• File approved drawings, models and supporting records in the designated system within one working day of approval. Archive or supersede previous revisions in accordance with the drawing-office procedure.
• Prepare assigned technical data sheets and specification sheets by agreed deadlines in at least 95% of cases.
• Verify documented dimensions, fits, clearances and allowances against approved inputs and record the required checks for 100% of applicable drawing packages.
• Acknowledge technical queries from Manufacturing, Assembly and other internal departments within one working day. Provide a response or agreed resolution date within two working days.
• Record and escalate missing information, conflicting specifications and technical concerns within one working day of identification. Escalate any issue affecting immediate safety or production before the affected activity proceeds.
• Incorporate approved installation, access, handling and safety requirements into 100% of applicable drawings, using the project checklist.
• Complete assigned Sales and Projects drawing-support requests by agreed deadlines in at least 95% of cases.
• Confirm the required scope and information checklist before each assigned site visit.
• Submit site-visit reports, including measurements, sketches, photographs where permitted, valve identification and outstanding information, within two working days of the visit.
• Record 100% of required site measurements or clearly identify measurements that could not be verified. Refer unverified critical dimensions for resolution before drawing approval.
• Record and communicate assigned actions arising from site, customer or supplier meetings within two working days.
• Complete at least 95% of assigned actions involving pattern makers, foundries and other suppliers by agreed due dates.
• Submit agreed manufacturability improvements and related drawing changes to the Technical Manager for approval before implementation.
• Provide a weekly update on assigned external-support activities, outstanding information, deadlines and risks.