ZAF-H8RG Technician, FTPM FTot

Provide CAD design, 3D printing and rapid-prototyping support across the plant by producing accurate engineering drawings, jigs, fixtures, tooling aids, gauges and functional prototypes, in compliance with applicable SANS standards and the National Building Regulations (N ) where designs interface with site structures, safety systems or facilities infrastructure. Operate, maintain and optimise the plant's 3D printing equipment to reduce lead time and cost versus outsourced or purchased parts, support Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Production with fast, reliable design-to-print solutions, and own the site's archive of CAD data, drawings and design/print records to ensure a complete, accurate and retrievable engineering record for the plant.

• Own the process, not the opinion: bring data, facts, root cause, options.
• Bias to action: raise issues early, propose containment + permanent fix, follow through.
• Standardise then improve: build/maintain standard work and then optimize it.
• Digital-first mindset: eliminate repeat manual work; automate, template, or systemize.
• Professional discipline: on-time delivery of commitments; clear escalation when blocked.

• Each engineer/lead is accountable for maintaining role competence and must:
• Maintain an annual Individual Development Plan (IDP) with manager sign-off.
• Complete minimum agreed learning (minimum: 40 hours/year).
• Demonstrate skills through applied deliverables (dashboards, macros, standards, project results), not certificates only.
• Maintain a personal "automation backlog": top recurring tasks to digitize/automate.

• Each role is expected to be competent in:
• Excel at working professional level: tables, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, charts
• Data shaping:
  Power Query (or equivalent)
• Basic automation: macros/VBA or scripted automation (where permitted)
• Structured problem solving: A3 / 8D, Pareto, 5-Why, fishbone
• Presenting in 1-page formats (A3, scorecards) for decision-making

• CAD design and drawings:
  Create, modify and maintain accurate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for jigs, fixtures, tooling, gauges, guards and workstation aids, following engineering and dimensioning standards (GD&T).
• Regulatory and standards compliance:
  Ensure all designs, drawings and installations comply with applicable SANS standards and the National Building Regulations (N /SANS 10400), particularly where designs affect structures, walkways, guarding, signage, fire/emergency routes or other building-related elements on site; liaise with Facilities/EHS on any design with a building-regulation implication.
• 3D printing operation:
  Operate, calibrate and maintain plant 3D printers (FDM/SLA/SLS as applicable); select appropriate materials, print settings and orientation to achieve required strength, tolerance and finish.
• Prototyping and rapid tooling:
  Convert improvement ideas, Kaizen requests and maintenance/production needs into printable or machined prototypes and low-volume tooling, balancing speed, cost and functional requirements.
• Reverse engineering:
  Use 3D scanning or manual measurement to recreate CAD models of obsolete, damaged or undocumented parts and fixtures for reproduction or redesign.
• Design validation and fit-up:
  Trial-fit, function-test and adjust printed or fabricated parts on the production line; capture feedback and iterate designs until the solution is fit for use.
• Cost and lead-time reduction:
  Identify opportunities to replace purchased, outsourced or long-lead-time parts with in-house printed or CAD-designed alternatives; track and report cost and time savings.
• Print queue and equipment management:
  Manage the printing request queue/backlog, prioritize jobs against operational urgency, and maintain printer uptime through routine maintenance, cleaning and consumable (filament/resin) management.
• Site data archive and records management:
  Own and maintain a structured, version-controlled central archive of all CAD files, drawings, design changes, print records and related compliance documentation (including SANS/N  references) for the site; ensure records are accurately labelled, backed up, access-controlled and readily retrievable for audits, engineering changes or historical reference.
• Documentation control:
  Maintain drawing registers and change logs so that every design in use on site is traceable to its current…