Senior Mechanical Draughtsman (HVAC)

In brief

**Overview** West Coast Personnel, an established engineering and manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Draughtsman to join its technical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate 2D and 3D mechanical drawings for HVAC, ventilation, and air-movement systems, including detailed manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly drawings. This role requires a technically strong draughtsperson with proven SolidWorks experience and a sound understanding of mechanical design, fabrication, and manufacturing processes. **What you will do** * Prepare detailed 2D and 3D mechanical drawings. * Produce manufacturing, fabrication and assembly drawings. * Develop drawings for fans, ducting, ventilation systems, air-handling equipment and associated mechanical components. * Interpret engineering designs, specifications and technical requirements. * Prepare drawing revisions and design modifications when required. * Ensure drawings comply with project specifications and applicable engineering standards. * Review drawings for accuracy, dimensions, tolerances and manufacturability. * Work closely with Engineers, Manufacturing, Production and other technical departments. * Ensure designs are practical and suitable for manufacture and fabrication. * Provide technical support to production and fabrication teams. * Assist with resolving design, fabrication and manufacturing queries. * Maintain accurate drawing documentation and revisions. * Complete drawings accurately and within agreed project deadlines. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Proven experience as a Mechanical Draughtsman / Senior Mechanical Draughtsman. * Strong practical experience using SolidWorks. * Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, HVAC, ventilation or mechanical fabrication environment. * Good understanding of mechanical drawings, manufacturing processes and engineering principles. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation. * Valid driver's license. * Own reliable transport. * Good computer literacy. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Good mathematical and problem-solving ability. * Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary technical team. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced, technically strong draughtsperson who is accurate and detail-oriented, technically minded, results-driven, and a practical problem solver. They should be professional, presentable, and able to manage deadlines and priorities effectively, while also being a strong team player capable of communicating effectively with engineering and production personnel. Candidates should have proven SolidWorks experience and a sound understanding of mechanical design, fabrication, and manufacturing processes. Those with a National Diploma or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Draughting or a related discipline are highly advantageous, as is experience with sheet-metal design and fabrication, ducting systems, HVAC or ventilation industry experience, fan or air-movement equipment experience, and experience preparing fabrication and manufacturing drawings. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-mechanical-draughtsman-hvac-west-coast-personnel-1 Source: myjobmag

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