Autodesk Inventor
Pieter van der Rijst
SENIOR DESIGNER / DRAUGHTSMAN
NEW GERMANY
Summary
I have eight years of experience in the drafting industry, specializing in sheet metal. I hold an N4/N5 Multi-Disciplinary Office Practice qualification from African Academy. I am a dedicated and eager learner, always striving to improve and excel in any task I undertake. I take pride in doing my best and am not afraid to seek guidance when needed.
Designing is my passion—I love bringing ideas to life and showcasing what can be achieved with creativity and determination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
SENIOR DESIGNER / DRAUGHTMAN & DRAWING OFFICE MANAGER
AMJ Electrical Services
Durban
04.2023 - Current
- Doing Research on Project assigned to me
- Catalog Research of Breakers old and new
- Design Links to Retro-Fit a new Breaker on the same connections as the old Breaker
- Confirming the Creepage and Clearance Tolerances
- Design Bases For all Breakers and Premsets as well as Medium Voltage Breakers
DESIGN DRAUGHTSMAN
Front Runner Vehicle Outfitter l Dometic
Midrand
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Working for a front leader company in the off-road industry
- Doing Research on Project that was assigned to me
- Taking measurements of the vehicle of the project I'm busy with
- Design of the project that was assigned to me
- Making Detail Drawings showing a full BOM (Bill Of Materials)
- Making Bending drawings for factory to follow
- Making of Welding Drawings
- Keep track on the revisions of drawings made in the factory
- After designed is complete fit it on either the roof rack or vehicle and testing the design on the vehicle
- Creating Fitting instructions in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
- Creating Packing list in Adobe Illustrator and photoshop
- Working for a front leader company in the off-road industry
- Popular designs at Front runner include: Gas bottle holder with an adjustable strap, Shower cubicle, Quick release Cargo box holder, Rear Ladder for vehicles, Portable Braai Gas and Charcoal
DESIGN ENGINEER / SENIOR DRAUGHTSMAN
Gerber 4x4 Conversions
Boksburg
04.2019 - 07.2019
- I am required to do a lot of custom Jobs for the company drawing drawer systems for all types and makes of vehicles
- I am also required to draw up different canopies of all types and makes of bakkies
- I am required do to do all types of drawings inhouse nest it and do the program for the punching machine
- In the position I am in I have a lot to do with project planning because of time management and to make sure all punching programs go out on time so it can be assembled or build to meet all job deadlines
- Drawing up of drawer systems
- Drawing up of canopies
- Drawing up of custom jobs requested by clients
- Drawing up product
- Doing punching programs
- Doing bending drawings
- I had to program the drawings using NC Cad after the design was approved and follow the project from start to finish
Junior Draughtsmen
TW Profile Services
Boksburg
01.2016 - 06.2019
- I am required to do basic drawings for clients to be put through for laser cutting
- Make out detailed rolling and bending drawings for the shop to bend accordingly
- I had to do samples for clients to match with a tolerance of 0.5mm - 3mm
Senior Draughtsmen
TW Profile Services
Boksburg
03.2019 - 04.2019
- I am required to do complicated drawings like Chutes and pulling big assembly drawings apart
- I do Quoting of Jobs as well as putting job cards out and putting them through for lasercutting
- I am required to do follow up work on jobs, that I put through, as well as giving my clients feedback
- I do a bit of project planning, letting the client know when the order was received up until when they will receive their complete order
- I was also required to do some designing work with clients present
Education
Multi-Disciplinary Drawing-Office Practice (N4 & N5) - Engineering Studies
African Academy
Boksburg, South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2015
Solidworks -
Mecad Systems
Durban, South Africa 06.2023 - 06.2023
Inventor Fundamentals -
Modena
Durban, South Africa 04.2023 - 04.2023
Skills
Software
Autodesk Autocad
Solidworks
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Creo
Keyshot
Sigma Nest
NC Cad
Timeline
Solidworks -
Mecad Systems
06.2023 - 06.2023
SENIOR DESIGNER / DRAUGHTMAN & DRAWING OFFICE MANAGER
AMJ Electrical Services
04.2023 - Current
Inventor Fundamentals -
Modena
04.2023 - 04.2023
DESIGN DRAUGHTSMAN
Front Runner Vehicle Outfitter l Dometic
07.2019 - 03.2023
DESIGN ENGINEER / SENIOR DRAUGHTSMAN
Gerber 4x4 Conversions
04.2019 - 07.2019
Senior Draughtsmen
TW Profile Services
03.2019 - 04.2019
Junior Draughtsmen
TW Profile Services
01.2016 - 06.2019
Multi-Disciplinary Drawing-Office Practice (N4 & N5) - Engineering Studies
African Academy
01.2015 - 12.2015
Languages
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Healthcondition
Excellent
Personal Information
- Criminal Record: None
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
- Relationship : Married
Healthcondition
Excellent
Hobbies
Kayak Fishing
Outdoors
Traveling
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