Mechanical Design Draughtsperson – UV Botswana (Pty) Ltd

The role of the Mechanical Design Draughtsperson is to produce outline drawings & layouts for end customer. Also, to produce component & full equipment detailed drawings, layouts and procedures to enable manufacturing. Interpret customer requirements and technical specifications.

Key Job Outputs

• Create drawings and models in 3D (Inventor) across the company range of products.
• Work to set schedules for completion of models and drawings.
• Complete final design of equipment & issue mechanical drawings for approval, along with component / assembly / manufacturing drawings.
• Produce Manufacturing Instructions (MI’s) & all drawings for procurement of Contract Specific equipment.
• Read and comprehend specifications for contract specific orders and apply to the product.
• Keep contract / job files up to date with any drawing changes
• Liaise with other company internal departments – to ensure accuracy and delivery of projects to specification.
• Assist in technical questions / request for drawings and mechanical detail.

Competency/skills

• High level of AutoCAD & Inventor skills
• Proven experience in 3D/2D modelling and shop detailing of mechanical designs
• Ability to interpret technical documents such as data sheets and manuals
• Mechanical engineering background
• High attention to detail/quality standards
• Solid grasp of mechanical principals
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferable
• Working as a good team player with excellent communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously and achieve agreed outcomes.
• The ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required learning

• National Diploma 4 – 6 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Draughting
• minimum 5 years Mechanical Draughting experience
• AutoCAD experience essential
• Inventor 3D experience essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Mechanical engineering background
• High attention to detail/quality standards
• Solid grasp of mechanical principals
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferable

Based in Francistown, Botswana we design and manufacture high-quality low profile underground mining utility vehicles.