Permanent - Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Technician Africa - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - Sout ...

Job Title: Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Technician - Africa

Location: City - Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Province - Gauteng

Computer Skills: AutoCAD, Fusion, Inventor, SolidWorks

• The Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Technician will support the Design Mechanical Engineer in the design, detailing, and manufacturing execution of fluid transfer systems, including pumps, pipework, heavy duty bases, skids, and pontoons used in dewatering and industrial applications.
• This role requires a hands on individual who takes ownership of their work, ensures drawings are buildable, supports fabrication through inspections and quality checks, and acts as a go-to person between engineering and manufacturing.

Technical Drawings & Documentation

• Produce accurate manufacturing and assembly drawings from engineering concepts and layouts.
• Generate fabrication drawings (plates, frames, pontoons, bases).
• Generate assembly drawings.
• Generate part lists and BOMs.
• Apply practical manufacturing knowledge to ensure drawings are fit for fabrication, welding, and assembly.
• Maintain drawing revisions and document control.

Manufacturing & Workshop Support

• Act as the engineering point of contact for the workshop.
• Clarify drawings, tolerances, weld details, and materials during fabrication.
• Proactively identify design or manufacturing issues and propose solutions.
• Assist with shop-floor problem solving to keep projects moving.

Inspection & Quality Control

• Perform in-process inspections of manufactured components.
• Verify dimensional accuracy, weld quality (visual), and material compliance.
• Flag non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Support final inspection before delivery.

Ownership & Responsibility

• Take ownership of assigned projects, sub-assemblies, or systems.
• Ensure deliverables are completed on time and to required quality.
• Follow up on outstanding issues without needing constant supervision.
• Be the go-to person for assigned scopes of work.

Engineering Support

• Assist the Mechanical Design Engineer with design iterations, layout development, and standardisation of components and assemblies.
• Contribute to improving internal design and drawing standards.

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• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion, AutoCAD, or similar).

• Mechanical fabrication.
• Welding and structural steel design principles.
• Machined components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with pumps, piping, flanges, and industrial equipment (advantage).

• Experience working with or supporting manufacturing workshops.
• Experience working with or supporting fabrication yards.

• Exposure to fluid transfer systems, mining equipment, or heavy industrial structures is a strong advantage.