Drawings & Methods Technician

SUMMARY:
A manufacturing company based in Durban North is seeking a Methods Technician to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Scope of Work:

• Creating accurate 3D CAD models in SolidWorks from existing customer drawings or samples.
• Using conventional calculations for preliminary methods designs.
• Design method systems onto casting models in 3D CAD.
• Running 3D CAD models through NovaFlow&Solid for simulation analysis and justifying designs according to data received.
• Communicate method designs via Engineering drawings to be utilized by the pattern shop and moulders.
• Inspect methoded patterns and knocked-out castings for method accuracy.

• SolidWorks CSWA certified user. (Preferably accredited through MECAD Systems certification if not certified by SolidWorks.) Other 3D CAD knowledge and experience will be accepted for consideration, such as Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, Solid Edge, Rhinoceros 3D etc – Autodesk Fusion 360 does not fall under this category for recognition.
• Magmasoft or NovaFlow&Solid experience preferred. Basic experience with FEA or CFD simulation software is acceptable. 
• Patternmaking or Moulding knowledge or experience.
• Matric pass with Mathematics Core, and Engineering Graphics and Design.
• Critical that the applicant knows how to read, translate, and understand Engineering drawings.
• The applicant must know how to use hand measuring tools such as calipers, verniers, rules, etc.
• Microsoft Office suite experience (Excel, Outlook, Word etc.)
• Excel proficiency in writing, extracting, and understanding formulas.