Methods Technician

SUMMARY:
A manufacturing company based in Durban Springfield is seeking a Methods Technician to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Scope of Work:

• Creating accurate 3D CAD models in SolidWorks from existing customer drawings or samples.
• Using conventional calculations for preliminary methods designs.
• Design method systems onto casting models in 3D CAD.
• Running 3D CAD models through NovaFlow&Solid for simulation analysis and justifying designs according to data received.
• Communicate method designs via Engineering drawings to be utilized by the pattern shop and moulders.
• Inspect methoded patterns and knocked-out castings for method accuracy.

• SolidWorks CSWA certified user. (Preferably accredited through MECAD Systems certification if not certified by SolidWorks.)
• Magmasoft or NovaFlow&Solid experience preferred.
• Patternmaking or Moulding knowledge or experience.
• Matric pass with Mathematics Core, and Engineering Graphics and Design.
• Critical that the applicant knows how to read, translate, and understand Engineering drawings.
• The applicant must know how to use hand measuring tools such as calipers, verniers, rules, etc.
• Microsoft Office suite experience (Excel, Outlook, Word etc.)
• Excel proficiency in writing, extracting, and understanding formulas.