Technical Drafter / Estimator

SUMMARY:
Location: George, Western Cape


Position Overview

An opportunity has become available within the company for an experienced and reliable Technical Drafter/Estimator.

POSITION INFO:
Main Duties and Responsibilities

-Utilizes work orders, sketches, written and verbal instructions to determine job requirements.
-Be able to read and understand technical drawings.
-Generate quotes for customers.
-Advise Customers of Suitable Materials for Projects and Request.
-Understanding the process of sheet metal bending and advising the customer of modifications required to fall within our bending limits.
-Understand and know how to use 2D CAD.
-Liaising with customers to ensure drawings are correct and suitable for manufacturing.
-Process customer drawing requirements as quickly and as accurately as possible.
-Program and maintain current file revisions of all clients’ parts.
-Consult with management and fellow employees to resolve manufacturing problems.
-Handling of all paperwork. (Customer Drawings, Quotes, purchase orders, filling, etc)
-Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with the specification.
-Prepare and maintain detailed standardized work instructions.
-Keep Track of customer Orders and payments.
-Know and understand Office 365 Suite


Requirements

-Proven work experience as a Draftsman.
-Tertiary education
-Must have working experience on Sigmanest, Inventor and AutoCAD.
-National Senior Certificate.
-Driver’s licence.
-Competent in Microsoft applications.
-Hands-on experience with computer-aided design software.
-Fully bilingual-English and Afrikaans.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attributes
-Friendly- people’s person, well spoken.
-Strong character that learns fast and retains information.
-Attention to detail.
-Able to work on their own and under pressure.
-Very organised.
-Good memory.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

English and Afrikaans are essential