Draftsman

JOB PURPOSE
The efficient designing of machinery and equipment as required by the Company

KEY WORK OUTPUTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Receives request for design together with date due (for design to be submitted in final form and/or for delivery, installation, and commissioning of final product).
• Analyses and interprets request.
• Inspects Development Engineering records and foreign drawings to avoid duplication and to obtain useful hints and ideas from jobs done previously.
• Inspects proposed site, adjoining machinery etc.
• Studies relevant literature.
• Collects and interprets all other available pertinent information.
• Plans work in broad outlines.
• Visits other factories, suppliers, and other places where additional information may be obtained.
• Collects material samples and submits them for analysis where necessary.
• Interprets results and their relevance.
• Liaises with other departments and external service providers as to availability, quality, prices, delivery and other time scheduling of services, materials, labour, etc.
• Interviews Plant Engineer and other people concerned with final product and its function in relation to their special requests.
• Revises plan accordingly.
• Prepares rough design.
• Undertakes independently all necessary engineering calculations to ensure that designs comply with any relevant safety requirements.
• Records every result, information, offer etc. in job file.
• Proposes course of action.
• Submits proposal for approval.
• Finalises overall design and submits for approval
• Finalises detail design.
• Prepares final drawings and material lists and if necessary, co-ordinates the work of project specific draftsmen from time to time as & when required.
• Finalizes all Development Engineering office records relating to the job.
• Submits final drawings, material, and other records for checking.
• Issues prints.

KEY WORK OUTPUTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Prepares specification documentation for obtaining quotations where required from external service providers.
• Advises engineer responsible of the outcome.
• Follows up on deliveries with suppliers.
• Inspects product during and at the end of manufacturing process as to compliance with drawings.
• Assists in preparation of operating instructions.
• Assists during installation and commissioning with hints and information gained during designing.
• Checking work is undertaken as part of the preparation leading up to promotion as a drawing office checker.
• Ensures that all drawings are capable of one interpretation only by persons not familiar with the reading of drawings. A drawing is a visual means of communication.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
• Diploma – Draughtsmanship / Mechanical Engineering / related technical field (essential).
• Degree - Draughtsmanship / Mechanical Engineering / related technical field (Advantageous).

EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
• Two years’ experience as an artisan plus six years in a drawing office incorporating detail, overall design and draughting.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• In depth knowledge of drafting standards and engineering principles.
• Attention to detail - Accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring high quality professional output.
• Interpersonal skills - Good facilitation, communication, and general interpersonal skills. • Results orientation - Able to drive initiatives through to completion.
• Strong numerical aptitude.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills