Mechanical Draughtsperson (Steel Fabrication)

You'll turn engineers' sketches into accurate drawings for the civil and structural consultancy in Midrand. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Midrand; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Draw general arrangements, details and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD or Inventor
• Prepare electrical single line diagrams and cable routing drawings
• Check shop drawings from subcontractors against design drawings
• Model steel structures in Tekla and produce shop drawings and cutting lists
• Update drawings after engineer comments and track revisions
• Draft civil layouts, longitudinal sections and cross sections for services
• Take site measurements to check existing conditions

• Able to read engineers' mark-ups and ask the right questions
• Neat and accurate, with a habit of checking your own work
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD plus one 3D package
• National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or a draughting qualification
• Understanding of engineering drawing standards and tolerances
• Good time planning when several projects need drawings at once

• Workshop or site background
• Experience with plant piping design software

• Two-screen workstation
• Paid training on new software
• Latest CAD software licences

• Remove client names and logos from sample drawings. Recruiters notice if you share confidential work.
• List the software versions you use daily. Firms want to know you can start without training.