Design Draftsperson

Kotzur Silos; Walla Walla; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Family-owned business

Supportive design team

Regional lifestyle

Job summary

Kotzur is seeking a capable draftsperson to join our Storage and Projects Design Team in Walla Walla, NSW. This role involves translating concept designs into precise drawings, ensuring designs meet functional standards and comply with relevant specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years drafting experience, be detail-focused, and possess a Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting. You will work collaboratively within a supportive team, contributing to a wide variety of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a design, drafting or engineering role.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing methods and practical design requirements.
• Ability to create accurate drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs from concept designs using Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Prepare shop floor drawings to required accuracy for manufacture.
• Maintain design records and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Drafting experience

Mechanical aptitude

Inventor

AutoCAD

Design documentation

Education

Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Vault

M1

Job description

Kotzur is seeking a capable and detail-oriented draftsperson to join our Storage and Projects Design Team, supporting the delivery of accurate, practical and build-ready designs across a diverse range of customer projects.

This role is about translating concept designs into detailed drawings that work on the shop floor and on site. You will collaborate closely with the design team, engineers, production, and project managers to ensure designs are functional, compliant, safe and delivered to Kotzur standards.

Based at our Walla Walla, NSW site (approximately 30 minutes from Albury), this role offers a stable, hands-on opportunity in a regional setting, within a supportive and experienced design team.

About the role

Working within the Storage and Projects Team and reporting to the Team Leader: Storage and Projects, you will be responsible for translating concept designs into detailed designs, shop floor drawings, BOMs and design documentation for manufacture and installation.

Your focus will be on producing accurate documentation, maintaining design records and supporting project delivery through clear, well-structured drafting outputs across agricultural, commercial storage and handling, feedlot, mining and plastics projects.

What you’ll be doing

Develop detailed designs from concept designs using Inventor, AutoCAD and related systems

Interpret design intent and ensure designs are functional, practical and compliant with relevant standards

Prepare shop floor drawings to the accuracy required for manufacture or execution, in line with Kotzur standards

Maintain design records, documentation and Design Team office protocols

Liaise with Design Team members, Production and Project Managers to support project requirements

Comply with safe work procedures, instructions and legislation to protect personal and team health and safety

What you’ll bring

You are a practical, detail-focused draftsperson who takes pride in producing clear and accurate drawings and enjoys working in a collaborative, hands-on environment. We are looking for someone with sound drafting experience, mechanical aptitude and the ability to turn design intent into accurate documentation.

Minimum of 2 years' experience in the same or similar design, drafting or engineering role

Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting, trade qualification, relevant software training, or equivalent demonstrated drafting capability

Experience developing detailed designs and shop floor drawings for manufacturing, project or storage-related environments

Moderate working knowledge and application of Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault and M1

An understanding of manufacturing methods, fabrication processes, materials and practical design requirements

Sound drafting and detailing capability, including drawing checks, BOM population and application of Kotzur drafting methods

Ability to apply Safety in Design principles and investigate technical queries using whole-of-business knowledge

Kotzur is a proudly Australian, third-generation, family-owned business with over 70 years of experience designing and manufacturing bulk solids storage and handling systems for the agricultural and mining industries.

• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
• Be part of a stable, values-driven, Australian family-owned business
• Work on a wide variety of practical, real-world projects
• Join a supportive design team with strong ties to manufacturing and production
• Enjoy a regional lifestyle with meaningful work and long-term opportunity

We may begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Eligibility requires Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or unrestricted work rights. Appointment is subject to a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing, and police check.