Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson, Technician

Overview

Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians assist in mechanical engineering research, design, manufacture, construction, operation and maintenance of machines, manufacturing equipment, mechanical installations and facilities.

Day-to-day

• preparing drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists
• assisting Mechanical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in the design of mechanical equipment and plant
• selecting tools and equipment
• assembling and installing new and modified mechanical assemblies, components, machine tools and controls, and hydraulic power systems
• estimating material costs and quantities, and machine requirements
• performing and directing field and laboratory tests
• collecting and analysing data, carrying out complex computations and preparing diagrams
• organising and supervising inspection and maintenance of machines and plant
• ensuring that designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions.

Considerations

• physically demanding.