Drafting Coordinator

Worthwhile Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthwhile Recruitment is seeking an experienced Drafting Coordinator for a Penrith-based role with a well-established Australian manufacturer specialising in sheet metal fabrication. You will link clients, the drafting team and manufacturing operations to deliver projects accurately and on time.

Using SolidWorks and sheet metal knowledge, you will coordinate workloads, manage priorities and maintain clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders throughout production.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal drafting within manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review detailed sheet metal drawings using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate and prioritise workloads across the drafting team and allocate projects as required.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand project requirements and provide updates.
• Work closely with the factory team to ensure drawings are production-ready.
• Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Sheet metal drafting

Project coordination

Client / stakeholder communication

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is a well-established Australian manufacturer specialising in custom sheet metal fabrication and engineered solutions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Drafting Coordinator to join their team in Penrith and play a key role in managing projects from concept through to production.

The Opportunity

This is more than a drafting role. You will be the link between clients, the drafting team, and manufacturing operations, ensuring projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time. Utilising your SolidWorks expertise and sheet metal knowledge, you will coordinate workloads, manage project priorities, and maintain strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and review detailed sheet metal drawings using SolidWorks
• Coordinate and prioritise workloads across the drafting team and allocate projects as required
• Liaise directly with clients to understand project requirements and provide updates
• Work closely with the factory team to ensure drawings are practical, accurate, and production-ready
• Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery

About You

• Previous experience in sheet metal drafting and manufacturing environments
• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Professional, approachable, and confident, dealing directly with clients and stakeholders
• Engineering qualifications are not essential; practical experience and the right attitude are highly valued

What's on Offer

• $85,000 - $90,000 + Super
• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Penrith
• Diverse, hands-on role with autonomy and responsibility
• Join a growing and respected manufacturing business
• Long-term career stability and opportunities for progression