Jacques Du Toit

Conceptualize and design products using SOLIDWORKS 2017.
Create drawing packages for manufacturing Provide manufacturing solutions to optimize production.
Print parts in plastic (ABS or PLA) to show clients.

Stage material on trailers to keep production flowing using heavy forklifts.
Receive material and prepare bag&tag areas for welders and fabricators.
Run metal Bandsaw to cut steel angle, rod, pipe, HSS, Wide Flange and square tubing.
Punch metal tags to identify parts.

Fabrication, Assembly, Quality Control and Installation of Thermally broken Aluminum Doors.
On site installation comprised of final adjustments to the doors and frames.
Trained new Glazers in office on how to properly install our door systems.
Manufacturing of jigs for repeated fabrication processes.
Designing door hardware for mass production using Solidworks.
Built and installed Test door for NAFS testing.
Oversee door testing for NAFS rating in Canada.

Updating and management of the Parts database in a Solidworks 2011 environment.
Preparing technical drawings of modular housing components for in-house manufacturing. Development of Bill-of-materials for costing and manufacturing purposes.

Conceptualizing and rendering point-of-sale marketing solutions for clients.
General calculations regarding size, stock pressure and material executions.
Finalizing of rendered products and solutions into a presentable electronic media format.

Updating and management of the Parts database in a Solidworks 2011 environment.
Preparing technical drawings of modular housing components for in-house manufacturing.
Development of Bill-of-materials for costing and manufacturing purposes.

Sourcing and client account management including negotiation and invoicing.
Assisting client with completion of briefing including initial concept development and material recommendation.
Compiling conceptual artwork - freehand sketching with various media.
Negotiation and agreement of deadlines.
Developing quotes for concepts as agreed in briefings.
Conceptual development to modeling and developing renders utilizing Solid Works. Facilitating feedback and refinement of concepts with client.
Finalization of design concept including client specific requirements e.g. materials recommendation and sampling
Project Management and product development of concepts if required by client.