Position Closed: Junior Draughtsman – Sheet Metal (Trainee)

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Job Purpose:

To learn and develop the skills required to produce technical drawings and 3D models for sheet metal components using SolidWorks.
This is an entry-level growth role for a mathematically inclined individual with strong spatial visualization skills, aimed at transitioning academic knowledge into real-world manufacturing design.

Key Responsibilities:

Learn SolidWorks: Receive training to develop 3D models and 2D drawings of sheet metal parts.
Assist Senior Staff: Support senior draughtsman with drawing revisions, detailing, and updates.
Interpret Drawings: Learn to translate engineering sketches and Matric EGD principles into digital CAD formats.
Learn Fabrication Basics: Develop an understanding of sheet metal design principles, including bend allowances and material types.
BOM Management: Assist in creating and maintaining basic Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Cross-Functional Learning: Spend time on the production floor to understand how drawings translate to physical products.
Maintain Standards: Follow company drafting standards and keep documentation organized.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Aptitude for Design: Strong foundational understanding of drawing principles, projections, and scales (from school EGD).
Numerical Skills: Excellent mathematical and analytical ability.
Tech Savvy: Basic computer literacy with a strong desire to master SolidWorks and CAD software.
Eagerness to Learn: Enthusiastic about manufacturing, open to feedback, and highly teachable.
Attention to Detail: Precision-oriented with a focus on accuracy in numbers and lines.
Work Ethic: Reliable, highly motivated, and willing to put in the hours to meet deadlines and finish jobs.

Qualifications & Experience:

Matric Certificate (Grade 12): Essential.
Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD): Excellent marks/distinction achieved in Matric.
Mathematics: Strong results achieved in Core Mathematics.
Experience: No prior professional draughting experience is required; full training will be provided.
Advantageous: Any basic exposure to SolidWorks, personal CAD projects, or a relevant TVET college N-course certificate.

Working Conditions:

Office-Based: Structured desk environment with active, daily mentorship.
Factory Floor Exposure: Regular visits to the production floor to learn laser cutting, bending, and welding processes.
Fast-Paced: High-pressure environment with strict manufacturing timelines.