Draftsperson

E L Workforce; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

E L Workforce is seeking an experienced draftsman for a hands-on role in our Eastern Suburbs Melbourne workshop. You will translate concepts into manufacturable drawings and collaborate with design, estimating and production teams to keep projects on track.

Key tasks include producing CAD drawings, shop drawings and cutting lists, interpreting plans, and ensuring documentation is production-ready within tight schedules. A practical, detail‑driven approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Draftsperson in commercial joinery/shopfitting environments.
• Strong CAD drafting skills.
• Experience producing shop drawings and cutting lists.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Understanding of joinery construction and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with production and project teams.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to drafting.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed CAD drawings for commercial joinery and shopfitting projects.
• Preparing accurate shop drawings for manufacture.
• Creating detailed cutting lists and production documentation.
• Interpreting architectural drawings and project specifications.
• Working with the production team to ensure drawings are manufacturing-ready.
• Making revisions and resolving drafting or production issues as required.
• Ensuring drawings and documentation are accurate, detailed and completed within project timeframes.

Skills

CAD drafting

Shop drawings

Cutting lists

Architectural drawings

Joinery manufacturing

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Cross-functional communication

Tools

TopSolid

Job description

Draftsman – Commercial Joinery & Shopfitting

Location: Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne

Full-time position

We are looking for an experienced Draftsperson to join a well-established commercial joinery and shopfitting business.

This is a hands-on drafting role suited to someone who understands how a project moves from concept through to manufacture and installation. You’ll work closely with the design, estimating and production teams to produce accurate drawings and documentation that can be taken straight into the workshop.

About the Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Producing detailed CAD drawings for commercial joinery and shopfitting projects
• Preparing accurate shop drawings for manufacture
• Creating detailed cutting lists and production documentation
• Interpreting architectural drawings and project specifications
• Working with the production team to ensure drawings are practical and manufacturing-ready
• Making revisions and resolving drafting or production issues as required
• Ensuring drawings and documentation are accurate, detailed and completed within project timeframes

About You

We’re looking for someone who has genuine industry experience and understands the practical requirements of commercial joinery.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Draftsperson in a commercial joinery, shopfitting or cabinet‑making environment
• Strong CAD drafting skills
• Experience producing shop drawings and cutting lists
• The ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
• A good understanding of joinery construction and manufacturing processes
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to work independently while communicating effectively with production and project teams
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to drafting

Desirable Experience

Experience with TopSolid or similar joinery and manufacturing software would be highly regarded.

Experience working directly with a commercial joinery or shopfitting workshop is also strongly preferred, as an understanding of how drawings translate into real-world manufacturing is important to this role.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time position
• Work within an established commercial joinery and shopfitting environment
• Variety of commercial projects
• Close involvement with the production process
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and supportive team
• Long-term opportunity for the right person

If you’re an experienced draftsman who enjoys seeing your drawings come to life in the workshop and has a strong understanding of commercial joinery, we’d like to hear from you.