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REPORTING TO: Technical Manager
JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: As a Mechanical Draughtsman Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the R&D and engineering teams by producing accurate technical drawings. You will act as a liaison between the drawing office and the manufacturing team, while also contributing to the core activities of the R&D office and workshop.
You will collaborate closely with both the technical and R&D teams to assist in product development and provide support to the manufacturing team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience at the intersection of engineering design and manufacturing.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):
- Provide support to the Technical Team at DFC
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- Grade 12
- Relevant qualification in mechanical draughting
- Familiarity in Creo 3D modelling software or another 3D package
- Familiarity in 2D drawing Auto Cad
- Proficiency in reading engineering drawings
- Knowledge of manufacturing in an added advantage
- Supporting school portfolio
EXPERIENCE
- No work experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Excellent computer skills ( MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn with a strong work ethic
- Creative thinking and the ability to develop innovative ideas
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical drawings
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Team orientation (ability to work in a team)
- Innovation and adaptability
- Results orientation, excellent organisational skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Implement and carry out goals
- Approachable
- Inspirational leadership
- Assertive and deadline driven
