Mechanical Design Draughtsman

Mechanical Design Draughtsman (contractor) required for reputable Pulp and Paper Mill to provide mechanical draughting support to the projects and maintenance departments. We require candidates with a minimum of 5 to 10 years' proven experience in piping, mechanical components, machine drawings and structural steel. Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD certificates are essential with a min N5 Certificate: Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Design and detail mechanical components for Projects and Maintenance.
• Provide drawing support for mechanical breakdowns (measurement, detailing and modifications).
• Prepare layout drawings for the installation of new equipment across the Mill.
• Draught and update Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Prepare Line and Valve Lists.
• Liaise with Process Engineers and Vendors.
• Provide technical support to the Project and Maintenance teams.
• Provide drawing support for piping layouts when required.
• Manage and maintain all mechanical drawings effectively.
• Provide administrative support when necessary.
• Provide draughting support to other engineering disciplines when required.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all work.
• Submit weekly progress updates to the Drawing Office Manager.
• Report directly to the Drawing Office Manager.

Requirements:

• Strong Mechanical Engineering background with 5 to 10 years’ practical working experience with minimal supervision.
• N5 Mechanical Engineering (essential).
• Proven experience in Piping, Mechanical Components, Machine Drawings and Structural Steel (essential).
• Knowledge of Pulp and Paper processes and related equipment will be an advantage.
• A team player with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have own reliable transport.

Computer Skills Required:

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD (essential).
• Intermediate proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (essential).
• Intermediate proficiency in Autodesk Plant P&ID (essential).
• Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Certification (compulsory).
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Please note:
Should you not meet the minimum requirements or hear from us within 14 days from date of advertising, please accept your application as being