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Mechanical Draughtsman Sheetmetal and Solidworks
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Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
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Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Reference: NES027790-RS-1
A well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Draughtsman with strong sheet-metal design and SolidWorks experience to join its technical design team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed 3D models manufacturing drawings sheet-metal designs assemblies and technical documentation for a range of engineered products and equipment.
This role is ideally suited to a technically strong draughtsman who understands design for manufacture has excellent attention to detail and can translate engineering concepts into accurate production-ready designs.
A well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Draughtsman with strong sheet-metal design and SolidWorks experience to join its technical design team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed 3D models manufacturing drawings sheet-metal designs assemblies and technical documentation for a range of engineered products and equipment.
This role is ideally suited to a technically strong draughtsman who understands design for manufacture has excellent attention to detail and can translate engineering concepts into accurate production-ready designs.
Duties & Responsibilities
A well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Draughtsman with strong sheet-metal design and SolidWorks experience to join its technical design team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed 3D models manufacturing drawings sheet-metal designs assemblies and technical documentation for a range of engineered products and equipment.
This role is ideally suited to a technically strong draughtsman who understands design for manufacture has excellent attention to detail and can translate engineering concepts into accurate production-ready designs.
Please send your cv to
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing detailed 3D models manufacturing drawings sheet-metal designs assemblies and technical documentation for a range of engineered products and equipment.
This role is ideally suited to a technically strong draughtsman who understands design for manufacture has excellent attention to detail and can translate engineering concepts into accurate production-ready designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
- Design and detail sheet-metal components assemblies and fabricated structures.
- Develop flat patterns bend details cut-outs holes folds and sheet-metal features.
- Produce accurate manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
- Develop detailed assembly drawings and exploded views.
- Apply appropriate dimensions tolerances materials finishes and manufacturing specifications.
- Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Create and manage SolidWorks parts assemblies and drawing files.
- Ensure designs are suitable for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.
- Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
- Liaise closely with engineers production staff fabricators and suppliers.
- Interpret engineering sketches concepts and specifications and convert them into detailed CAD designs.
- Modify and optimise existing designs based on manufacturing or customer requirements.
- Investigate and resolve drawing fabrication and assembly issues.
- Assist with prototype development and product improvements.
- Incorporate engineering changes and maintain accurate revision-controlled documentation.
- Ensure all drawings comply with company drawing standards and relevant engineering practices.
- Support production with technical drawings and clarification of design requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical input where required.
- Maintain organised CAD files and engineering documentation.
- Work closely with the engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant Mechanical Draughting / Mechanical Engineering qualification.
- 35 years relevant mechanical draughting experience.
- Strong practical experience in sheet-metal design and detailing.
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Proven experience producing detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings.
- Good understanding of sheet-metal manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of materials tolerances fits and fabrication methods.
- Understanding of welding laser cutting punching bending and general fabrication processes.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy.
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