General:

Prepares drawings and plans of mechanical engineering work and collects and analyses data in support of Mechanical Engineers.

Tasks Include:

• assists mechanical engineers and engineering technologists in the design of mechanical equipment and plant
• ensures that designs and finished work are within specifications, regulations and contract provisions
• performs or directs field and laboratory testing
• collects and analyses data, carries out complex computations and prepares diagrams
• prepares drawings, plans and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of mechanical engineers and engineering technologists
• estimates material costs, quantities and machinery requirements
• selects tools and equipment
• organises and supervises inspection and maintenance of machinery and plant