Junior Draughtsman – Sheet Metal (Trainee)

SUMMARY:
Company based in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Junior Draughtsman to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Job Purpose:

• To learn and develop the skills required to produce technical drawings and 3D models for sheet metal components using SolidWorks.
• This is an entry-level growth role for a mathematically inclined individual with strong spatial visualization skills, aimed at transitioning academic knowledge into real-world manufacturing design.

• Learn SolidWorks: Receive training to develop 3D models and 2D drawings of sheet metal parts.
• Assist Senior Staff: Support senior draughtsman with drawing revisions, detailing, and updates.
• Interpret Drawings: Learn to translate engineering sketches and Matric EGD principles into digital CAD formats.
• Learn Fabrication Basics: Develop an understanding of sheet metal design principles, including bend allowances and material types.
• BOM Management: Assist in creating and maintaining basic Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Cross-Functional Learning: Spend time on the production floor to understand how drawings translate to physical products.
• Maintain Standards: Follow company drafting standards and keep documentation organized.

• Aptitude for Design: Strong foundational understanding of drawing principles, projections, and scales (from school EGD).
• Numerical Skills: Excellent mathematical and analytical ability.
• Tech Savvy: Basic computer literacy with a strong desire to master SolidWorks and CAD software.
• Eagerness to Learn: Enthusiastic about manufacturing, open to feedback, and highly teachable.
• Attention to Detail: Precision-oriented with a focus on accuracy in numbers and lines.
• Work Ethic: Reliable, highly motivated, and willing to put in the hours to meet deadlines and finish jobs.

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12): Essential.
• Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD): Excellent marks/distinction achieved in Matric.
• Mathematics: Strong results achieved in Core Mathematics.
• Experience: No prior professional draughting experience is required; full training will be provided.
• Advantageous: Any basic exposure to SolidWorks, personal CAD projects, or a relevant TVET college N-course certificate.

• Office-Based: Structured desk environment with active, daily mentorship.
• Factory Floor Exposure: Regular visits to the production floor to learn laser cutting, bending, and welding processes.
• Fast-Paced: High-pressure environment with strict manufacturing timelines.