Mechanical Engineering Draftspersons, Technicians

Key Tasks

• •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

Employment Projections to 2034