Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians

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

• 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