Job Openings Draftsman

About the job Draftsman

Position advertised: Draughtsman


Job specification

The main responsibility of the draughtsman is to produce high quality technical drawings in support of the Engineering team / design office.  The main responsibility of the draughtsman is to produce high quality technical drawings in support of the Engineering team / design office.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Liaising with architects and engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs

  • Calculating dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in materials

  • Describing production methods step-by-step (including equipment and software types to be used)

  • Convert designs into technical plans.

  • Drafter responsibilities include gathering drawings and specifications, calculating material and equipment requirements and setting up production methods. 

  • Hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software and are familiar with building

  • Ultimately, you’ll help us build functional, secure and well-designed products and structures that meet our needs.

  • Liaise with architects and engineers to gather product and structural requirements and designs

  • Calculate dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in material

  • Describe production methods step-by-step (including equipment and software types to be used)

  • Create detailed designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software

  • Design diagrams, maps and layouts to illustrate workflow

  • Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the engineering team

  • Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards

  • Create manuals that describe existing products’ operation, features and maintenance

 

Qualification and skills required

 

  • Proven work experience as a Drafter or similar role

  • Hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software

  • Familiarity with 3D modeling tools

  • Good math skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines

  • BSc in Engineering, Architecture or degree from a technical college

Experience needed

  • Must have experience on Autodesk

  • Must be able to measure using a vernier

  • Proven work experience as a Drafter or similar role

  • Hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software

  • Familiarity with 3D modeling tools

  • Good math skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines

Minimum requirements

  • Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Technology.

  • Level 2 Certificate in Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing.

  • Level 3 Diploma in Design and Draughting.

  • T level in Design, Surveying and Planning.

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