Mechanical Drafter📣 Job Ad

About the Role

CemServ is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to join its team in Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to preparing accurate, standardized, and production-ready engineering drawings and documentation for a range of industrial equipment. The successful candidate will ensure all outputs align precisely with manufacturing capabilities, company standards, and specific project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings, including shop, general arrangement (GA), fabrication, and assembly drawings.
• Model and detail various mechanical components and structures, such as belt conveyors (rollers, pulleys, shafts), steel structures (frames, supports, platforms, walkways), mobile conveyors, stackers, hoppers, chutes, and material handling systems.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Maintain the drawing numbering system and revision control.
• Verify input data, including sketches, specifications, and calculations, before commencing drafting work.
• Prepare plate developments and detailing specifically for fabrication.
• Update drawings based on feedback from the shop floor or site, creating as-built documentation.
• Identify discrepancies in designs and report them to the Design Engineer.
• Suggest improvements for fabrication efficiency, weight reduction, and cost optimization.
• Conduct physical site visits to obtain accurate dimensions of existing structures and conveyor layouts prior to new drawing development.
• Prepare nesting layouts for plate cutting to minimize material waste.

Technical Skills and Expertise

• Proficiency in CAD software, specifically AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) basics, and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of fabrication practices for steel and mechanical components.
• Ability to manage file exports for CNC plasma or laser cutting machines.

Collaboration and Support

• Coordinate with the Design Engineer for design clarification and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with the Production team to ensure the manufacturability of steel and mechanical components.
• Support the Procurement department by aligning Bill of Materials (BOM) with required materials (plates, sections, mechanical parts).
• Assist the Quality Control (QC) team by providing necessary inspection and fabrication drawings.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical drafting, preferably within the heavy equipment or material handling industry. A strong technical background and meticulous attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Application Process

CemServ invites qualified candidates to apply for this position. We look forward to reviewing your application.