CAD Technician (AutoCAD & Revit)

Good with CAD and serious about accuracy? This steel fabrication company in Isando could use you. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Isando; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Prepare electrical single line diagrams and cable routing drawings
• Draw general arrangements, details and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD or Inventor
• Take site measurements to check existing conditions
• Check shop drawings from subcontractors against design drawings
• Update drawings after engineer comments and track revisions
• Keep the drawing register current and issue drawings on time
• Model steel structures in Tekla and produce shop drawings and cutting lists

• Advanced skills in AutoCAD plus one 3D package
• Neat and accurate, with a habit of checking your own work
• Understanding of engineering drawing standards and tolerances
• Able to read engineers' mark-ups and ask the right questions
• National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a draughting qualification
• At least 2 years working as a draughtsperson in your discipline

• Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician
• Experience with plant piping design software

• Two-screen workstation
• Paid training on new software
• Latest CAD software licences
• Hybrid work once you are settled in

• A good drawing portfolio beats a long CV. Show a range: general arrangement, details and a 3D model view.
• List the software versions you use daily. Firms want to know you can start without training.