Senior Draftsman
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MC Technology Staffing is a South African recruitment agency that places engineering and technical professionals such as mechanical design engineers, simulation engineers and project managers. It also fills human resources and sales roles for clients in Cape Town, Durban, Centurion and Johannesburg. The company is headquartered in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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Our client in Westmead, Durban is looking for an experienced Senior Draughtsman to join their busy and fast-paced shopfitting and shelving manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent design skills, and proven experience in managing draughting operations within a manufacturing environment. Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities
Our client in Westmead, Durban is looking for an experienced Senior Draughtsman to join their busy and fast-paced shopfitting and shelving manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent design skills, and proven experience in managing draughting operations within a manufacturing environment. Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings for shopfitting projects.
- Convert design concepts into accurate, production-ready technical drawings.
- Liaise with production and project teams to ensure a smooth workflow from design to manufacture.
- Assign and oversee work for draughting team members (experienced and junior draughtsman).
- Optimize designs for material usage and manufacturing efficiency using nesting programs.
- Maintain and update design libraries, templates, and drawing records.
- Follow job orders and ensure all design deliverables are completed on schedule.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professionalism.
- Diploma in Draughting, Design, or related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a shopfitting or manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in SolidWorks, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Cypnest, Maxcut, and Excel.
- Strong technical understanding of shopfitting and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drawings.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
- Able to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive, organised, and detail-driven.
- Creative yet practical in their approach.
- A team player who takes ownership of their work.
- Professional and dedicated during working hours.
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