Draughtsperson Advanced

Draughtsperson: Advanced
Weir Minerals
Isando
Onsite

Purpose of Role:

The role involves managing and processing design work associated with sales orders including producing general arrangement drawings crosssectional drawings and detailed designs for cast components and fabrications. It also requires designing new products or optimising existing ones using Value Engineering techniques with some projects involving full project management responsibility. The position supports both Sales and Operations teams by providing technical information and creating design and drawing outputs as needed. A capability for basic mechanical calculations is essential along with undertaking site work such as measuring existing installations for retrofit equipment. The role also includes exposure to generating fabrication drawings for items such as pump skids bins chutes and other mineralprocessing equipment and it requires proficiency in 3D CAD software preferably Siemens NX.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing quickly adapting and continually finding better faster more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. Its a big challenge but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges explore new areas learn progress and excel. Best of all there is no set path that our people must take. Instead everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming inclusive place where each individuals contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety First:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Design:

• Use of Siemens NX software at an advanced level to develop 3D models assemblies general arrangement drawings and manufacturing drawings. All work to be done timeously with a focus on safety and quality.

• Produce practical functional and safe designs that are of a structural and mechanical nature.

• Manage CAD and project data within the PLM software (Teamcenter).

Support:

• Provide technical support to Sales team to assist with tenders and customer queries.

• Provide technical support to third part fabricators and in-house production team. Primarily resolving design issues timeously to keep projects on track.

• Provide technical support to other company departments as required.

• Manage and prioritize all work responsibilities to ensure deadlines are met.

Development:

• Contribute to the ongoing development of Weir products.

• Drive initiatives to improve products internal processes and best practices.

• Work within the Comminution & ETO team(s) to share knowledge and experiences to assist in growing the capability of the team and its members.

• Work within engineering team to ensure designs adhere to Weir Product Stewardship requirements.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• N5 in Engineering Studies - NQF level 6 (Desired).

• 5 years experience as a draughtsperson/designer in a manufacturing mechanical mining energy or mineral process equipment environment with extensive experience in structural and plant design/modelling/draughting.

• 3 years experience in the mining / heavy industry.

• Extensive experience in the use of 3D structural modelling/draughting software (Siemens NX prefered).

• Experienced in the use of other 3D mechanical draughting software (Inventor Solid Works Solid edge etc)

• Experienced in the use of 2D CAD software (AutoCad etc).

• Experienced with the use of a PLM software (Siemens Teamcenter Autodesk Vault etc.) (Desired)

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Founded in 1871 Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weirs technology our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.


Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation veteran status disability age or any other legally protected status.


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