Mechanical Draughtsman ð Somerset West, Western Cape 12 Month Contract Are you a detail-oriented Mechanical Draughtsman with a passion for industrial engineering, process plants, and innovative technology solutions? A specialised engineering company is seeking a skilled Mechanical Draughtsman to join its high-performing team in Somerset West. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge industrial projects involving water treatment, chemical processing, mining, and advanced process technologies.You will be responsible for producing accurate 3D models, fabrication drawings, piping layouts, equipment arrangements, Bills of Materials, and complete mechanical design documentation for multidisciplinary engineering projects. Working closely with engineers, fabricators, procurement teams, and project managers, you will play a key role in transforming engineering concepts into practical, fabrication-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, piping layouts, isometrics, and equipment layouts.
- Convert P&IDs, engineering mark-ups, and site information into accurate, fabrication-ready drawing packages.
- Support mechanical design, material take-offs, and equipment arrangements for process plant projects.
- Identify design clashes, fabrication constraints, and installation issues before drawings are released.
- Maintain drawing registers, BOMs, revision control, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with engineers, procurement, fabrication, and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Requirements
Essential
- Matric and a Mechanical Draughting, N4 Mechanical, or related technical qualification.
- 3–5 years' experience in mechanical draughting within industrial, fabrication, piping, or process plant environments.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Experience producing fabrication drawings, piping layouts, isometrics, and Bills of Materials.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings.
- Valid drive