Experienced Draughtsperson – CAD & SolidWorks

SUMMARY:
Experienced Draughtsperson – CAD & SolidWorks
Location: Gauteng – Alberton
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Required: 3–5 Years

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Draughtsperson to assist with the design, development and preparation of detailed technical drawings and 3D models for a variety of engineering and industrial projects.
The successful candidate must have strong practical experience using CAD software and SolidWorks and be able to interpret technical requirements and convert them into accurate drawings suitable for manufacturing, fabrication and project execution.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings for projects.
• Develop accurate 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Produce and revise engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Assist with the design and development of project components, assemblies and layouts.
• Interpret technical specifications, sketches and engineering requirements.
• Convert conceptual designs into detailed working drawings.
• Prepare general arrangement drawings, assembly drawings and detailed component drawings.
• Update and revise drawings according to project changes and client requirements.
• Ensure drawings comply with relevant engineering standards and specifications.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers, production teams and other technical staff.
• Check dimensions, tolerances and drawing accuracy before issuing drawings.
• Maintain proper drawing registers, revisions and document control.
• Assist with resolving technical drawing and design-related queries during project execution.
• Ensure drawings are completed accurately and within required project deadlines.

• Relevant Draughting, Mechanical Engineering or Technical qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years' practical draughting experience.
• Strong working experience with CAD software.
• Strong working experience with SolidWorks.
• Proven experience producing 3D drawings and models.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and technical ability.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a project team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

• Industrial engineering projects
• Mechanical design and draughting
• Fabrication and manufacturing drawings
• Structural or mechanical assemblies
• Piping, tanks, vessels or related industrial equipment
• Project-based engineering environments
• Preparing drawings from site measurements or technical specifications

• SolidWorks proficiency
• CAD draughting
• 2D and 3D modelling
• Technical drawing interpretation
• High attention to detail
• Problem-solving ability
• Accuracy and quality focus
• Ability to manage multiple drawing revisions
• Ability to work to project deadlines