SolidWorks Draughtsman

SUMMARY:
Company based in Durban is looking for a skilled SolidWorks Draughtsman to join their team

POSITION INFO:
Role Purpose:
 
Design production-ready sheet metal components and assemblies for louvre and ventilation products, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.

Skills / Responsibilities:

• SolidWorks Sheet Metal Designer
• Model parts and assemblies in SolidWorks
•  Produce flat patterns, DXFs, and manufacturing drawings
•  Prepare files for laser cutting and bending
•  Nest components to optimise material usage
•  Adjust designs to suit production constraints
•  Support custom product development

•  Strong SolidWorks capability (independent, not supervised work)
• Solid sheet metal experience (bend allowances, flat patterns)
• Experience preparing files for laser cutting and fabrication
• Ability to produce clean, accurate manufacturing drawings
• Understanding of materials and practical fabrication limits

•  Nesting experience
• Exposure to louvre, ventilation, or similar fabricated products
• Familiar with DXF/DWG workflows