Draftsperson/ Estimator

BCN Industries; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Local Mackay-based position

Job summary

BCN Industries in Mackay is seeking an experienced Draftsperson / Estimator to join our family-owned welding and fabrication team. You will work closely with management, the workshop, and customers from initial quote through to fabrication.

This role is hands-on with drafting, estimating materials and labour, preparing quotes and tenders, and planning projects. Flexible hours and a local Mackay-based position are offered to suit the right person.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding, fabrication, structural steel, or similar environments.
• Strong drafting and technical drawing skills.
• Experience estimating materials, labour and project costs.
• Ability to prepare accurate quotations and tenders.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Good communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and detailed fabrication and workshop drawings.
• Preparing quotes and tenders for new and existing projects.
• Estimating materials, labour and overall project costs.
• Assisting with project planning and scheduling.
• Completing material take-offs and identifying project requirements.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and plans.
• Liaising with the workshop team to ensure drawings are practical and fabrication-ready.
• Working with suppliers and customers when required.
• Monitoring changes to project scope and assisting with variations.
• Maintaining accurate project, estimating and drawing documentation.

Skills

Drafting & Estimation

Technical drawing

Quotes & tenders

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Job description

We are a family-owned and operated welding and fabrication business looking for an experienced Draftsperson / Estimator to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with drafting and estimating experience who enjoys working closely with a workshop team and being involved in projects from initial quote through to fabrication.

We offer flexible working hours and are happy to discuss an arrangement that works for the right person.

About the Role

Working closely with management, customers and our workshop team, you will play an important part in planning, estimating and preparing projects for fabrication.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate and detailed fabrication and workshop drawings
• Preparing quotes and tenders for new and existing projects
• Estimating materials, labour and overall project costs
• Assisting with project planning and scheduling
• Completing material take-offs and identifying project requirements
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and plans
• Liaising with the workshop team to ensure drawings are practical and fabrication-ready
• Working with suppliers and customers when required
• Monitoring changes to project scope and assisting with variations
• Maintaining accurate project, estimating and drawing documentation

About You

We're looking for someone who is accurate, organized and understands how drawings and estimates translate into real work on the workshop floor.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience within welding, fabrication, structural steel, engineering or a similar environment
• Strong drafting and technical drawing skills
• Experience estimating materials, labour and project costs
• Ability to prepare accurate quotations and tenders
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and time management skills
• A practical, solutions-focused attitude
• The ability to work independently while also being part of a close-knit team

Why Join Us?

As a family-owned and operated business, we pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people are valued and treated as part of the team.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience
• Variety of interesting welding and fabrication projects
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Local Mackay-based position
• Opportunity to grow and make the role your own

Whether you're looking for traditional full-time hours or need some flexibility around your other commitments, we're open to discussing what works for the right person.