Andre Fourie

I Have been in various types of Engineering as a Draughtsman DesIgner for 25 years

I am skilled in all programs and in all fields of Engineering

Draughtsman designer / Workshop Manager at Steelcor Pty Ltd (2018-09 – Present)

Designer Draughtsman/ Inspector/ Workshop Manager

• Designer of low and medium voltage Mini-Sub stations and components to Electrical and Mining industry from Steel and sheet metal
• Developing and designing Switchgear Components
• Designing gearboxes for Mines
• Doing quality control and inspections on products
• Running of workshop approx. 100 people
• Designing all flat steel designs required by client Engineering and Mechanical etc.
• Assisting, quoting and advising clients on drawings and nesting
• Handing of internal sales and costing off all orders
• Handing all complaints and queries
• Check and prepare drawings
• Prepare project tracking for nesting
• Maintain Sigmanest system
• Nest and produce cards for
• Make sure all correct before nesting
• File material certificates received
• Update BOM parts thats been nested and cut
• Acquiring material
• Make sure all deadlines are met
• Checking all plates cast no are correct
• Double check nesting parts to BOM
• Ensuring rates are correct for plates
• Comparing pricing of steel monthly between different suppliers
• Following orders to completion with workshop
• Liaising with Engineering dept. on drawings queries and rectifications
• Request buy out when no stock available

CAD/CAM Designer at Hendler & Hart (2017-04 – 2018-09)

Head Designer Draughtsman

• Drawing parts required by company
• Drawing on Edgecam,Part Modular 3D designing programs
• Doing costing in accordance to company policies
• Developing flat, bending and rolling drawings
• Designing milling molds required by company
• Assisting and advising company on drawings
• Programming for CNC, Milling and Lathe machines
• Also assisted with operating CNC, Milling and Lathe machines
• Make sure all correct before nesting and that deadlines are met
• Following orders to completion with workshop
• Keeping management informed on production and orders

Design Draughtsman/ Estimator/ Workshop manager at Torque Techniques (2016-05 – 2017-03)

Designer draughtsman/ laser cutting/ Foreman

• Drawing parts required by clients on AutoCAD and load on Sigma nest for cutting on laser/CNC machine for all sheet metal types
• Compiling quotes for clients
• Developing flat as well as bending and rolling drawings
• Designing all flat steel designs required by client Engineering and Mechanical etc.
• Assisting, quoting and advising clients on drawings and nesting
• Handing of internal sales and costing off all orders
• Handing all complaints and queries
• Assist internal and external sales
• Check and prepare drawings for nesting
• Prepare project tracking for nesting
• Maintain Sigma nest system
• Nest and produce cards for nesting
• Make sure all correct before nesting
• File material certificates received
• Update BOM parts been nested and cut
• Acquiring material
• Make sure all deadlines are met
• Checking all plates cast no are correct
• Double check nesting parts to BOM
• Ensuring rates are correct for plates
• Comparing pricing of steel monthly between different suppliers
• Following orders to completion with workshop
• Building and keeping good relationship with clients
• Managing workshop staff and running workshop production
• Keeping management informed on production and orders

Draughtsman designer / Workshop Manager/ Inspector at Steelcor Pty Ltd (2004-03 – 2016-02)

Designer Draughtsman/ Workshop Manager

• Designer of low and medium voltage Mini-Sub stations and components to Electrical and Mining industry from Steel and sheet metal
• Developing and designing Switchgear Components
• Designing gearboxes for Mines
• Doing quality control and inspections on products
• Running of workshop approx. 160 people
• Designing all flat steel designs required by client Engineering and Mechanical etc.
• Assisting, quoting and advising clients on drawings and nesting
• Handing of internal sales and costing off all orders
• Handing all complaints and queries
• Check and prepare drawings for nesting
• Prepare project tracking for nesting
• Maintain Sigmanest system
• Nest and produce cards for nesting
• Make sure all correct before nesting
• File material certificates received
• Update BOM parts that's been nested and cut
• Acquiring material
• Make sure all deadlines are met
• Checking all plates cast no are correct
• Double check nesting parts to BOM
• Ensuring rates are correct for plates
• Comparing pricing of steel monthly between different suppliers
• Following orders to completion with workshop
• Liaising with Engineering dept. on drawings queries and rectifications
• Request buy out when no stock available

Draughtsman Designer at Hexagon Electrical, Brakpan (2023-06 – Present)

Design and Drafting

• Transformers & Switchgear: Create schematics, drawings, and blueprints; ensure compliance with standards
• Minisub Stations: Design layouts, schematics, and installation plans
• Impeller Fans, Drive Shafts, Gears: Detail dimensions and materials
• Panels: Design flame proof and non flame proof panels; prepare DB boards and electrical panel layouts
• Inventor: Model 3D assemblies; ensure fit and function

Matric – Jimmy Roads High School, Durban (1986)