Apr 15, 2023
Engineering Draughtsman
AVI Limited
Durban, Kempton Park
Permanent
Closing Date 20 April 2023
Job Details
Minimum experience Associate
Company primary industry FMCG
Job functional area Engineering
Job Description
AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.
NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world-class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.
An exciting opportunity exists for an Engineering Draughtsman at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Westmead Biscuits. The successful candidate will report directly to the Project Manager and be responsible for developing detailed drawings for the design of the plant, and equipment, and assist with selected aspects of project management.
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Preparing concept and detail drawings for plant and equipment installations:
Design new factory layouts and modifications to plant and equipment
Perform design calculations, lead and engage in design reviews and concept proposals
Liaise with relevant site stakeholders to develop layout and design drawings
Updating of existing drawings (layouts, P&IDs, technical details):
Site measurements, an inspection of plant and equipment
Update of layout drawings and P&IDs (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil)
Verification of existing layouts drawings & P&IDs (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil)
Implement and maintain a robust drawing management system:
Develop and implement an effective and efficient electronic drawing management system
Ensure that all drawings are up to date and any changes are managed with a change management process
Archive old drawings
Assist with select aspects of project management:
Provide technical and project management support to the Projects team during all stages of the project life cycle
Assist with feasibility, costing, installation and commissioning activities
Liaise with contractors regarding quoting and resolving technical queries and provide support for the Procurement process
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years experience as an Engineering Draughtsman
FMCG or Manufacturing industry experience essential
Qualifications:
N6 or National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Project management qualification is advantageous
Additional Requirements:
AutoCAD / Solid Works / Inventor or equivalent is essential
Mechanical and electrical aptitude
Knowledge of industry drawing standards
3D Drawing experience
Project Management Experience
MS Office
Competencies:
Planning & Organising
Maintaining Productivity
Documenting Facts
Attention to Detail
Interpreting Data
Thinking Rationally
Meeting Deadlines
Articulating Information