Mechanical Draughtsman - Johannesburg, South Africa - MC Technology Staffing

MC Technology Staffing
MC Technology Staffing
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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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POSITION PURPOSE

  • The incumbent will be responsible for the development of mechanical and integral piping, detail design and continuous product development of company products, specifically related to submerged arc furnace technology.
  • This incumbent will also provide technical support to associated intercompany departments utilising computer assisted (CAD) design tools.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

  • Technical Certificate N4 or equivalent (enrolment in further studies will be preferable)
  • SOLIDWORKS experience essential. Completion of a certified
  • SOLIDWORKS and advanced modelling courses mandatory.


  • Microsoft Office

  • Outlook, Excel and Word skills essential.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in mechanical design and fabrication detailing.
  • Specific experience in the DESIGN OF MECHANICAL PARTS & M-BOMS, ASSEMBLIES, PLATE WORK AND FABRICATION
  • Knowledge required:
  • The principles of 2D and 3D Modelling.
  • Strong working understanding of 3D Modelling environment from layout generation, part and assembly modelling, general arrangement drawing creation and part detailing.
  • Reporting of mechanical design status on all assigned tasks.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical equipment related to Drum Filters, Thickener Drive Gearboxes, Flotation Drives, Undercarriage Equipment, Final Proper Gearboxes
  • Strong mathematical and communication skills.

Skills:


  • Selfstarter, ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, results and delivery orientated.
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interpret drawings and specifications for internal, client and contractor use.
  • Listening to, interpreting and understanding feedback from clients and team members.
  • Team player and interpersonal motivational skills.
  • Document control.

POSITION OUTPUTS

  • Site visits and customer service.
  • Working with subsuppliers to achieve quality concepts and design intent.
  • Work within the company policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for the specification compliance of all designs.
  • Responsible for mechanical part selection taking into consideration obsolescence, availability, and cost.
  • Responsible for preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviews and generating minutes from said review.
  • Responsible for identifying mechanical part numbers in accordance with materials.
  • Responsible for production of 2D drawings for manufacture.
  • Responsible for generation of assembly drawings and bills of materials.
  • Responsible for carrying out design change requests in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for reporting progress of all assigned tasks to the engineering technology manager and project management teams.
  • Responsible for checking drawing/parts list are up to date and correct.
  • Responsible for checking and validating engineers' designs and drawings where required.
  • Ensures design files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Ensures the mechanical design output complements all other aspects of the design.
  • Works closely with operations, manufacturing and production engineers to ensure products are designed for successful manufacture.
  • To take technical lead on specific projects and agree technical approach with the engineering manager.
  • Take responsibility for coaching and supporting in all design techniques for junior staff.
  • Identify personal or design team training requirement and recommend suitable courses to design head.
  • Highlight all mechanical and technical risks to engineering manager.
  • Keep up to date with the latest manufacturing techniques and drawing standards.
  • Always available for onsite technical and customer support.
  • Liaison with other company employees regularly to update design status.
  • Produces designs to specified deadlines and achieves the required timescales.
  • Any other ad hoc tasks assigned.

Desired Skills:


  • SOLIDWORKS 2D/3D
  • Vault

Desired Work Experience:


  • 8 to 15 years

Desired Qualification Level:


  • Degree
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