Mechanical CAD Draftsperson – Sheet Metal

Danton Insulation & Sheetmetal Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Danton Insulation & Sheetmetal Pty Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson in NSW to support design, fabrication and production operations across commercial projects. The role focuses on creating accurate 2D fabrication drawings and 3D CAD models, converting site measurements into manufacturable drawings, and coordinating with engineers and production teams.

Candidates should hold AQF level mechanical engineering qualification and have hands-on experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks,

Qualifications

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma or higher in mechanical engineering, drafting or a related field.
• Minimum 12 months of relevant experience preparing mechanical, fabrication or manufacturing drawings in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar CAD software for 2D and 3D drafting.
• Experience preparing sheet-metal, fabrication, welding, bending and assembly drawings for workshop use.
• Ability to interpret site measurements and technical specs into manufacturable drawings.
• Experience preparing DXF files, nesting layouts, BOMs and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to coordinate with engineers, customers, on-site personnel and fabrication teams.
• Understanding of drawing revisions and verification against specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D fabrication drawings and 3D CAD models for mechanical and sheet-metal components.
• Develop drawings from site measurements, specifications and installation requirements.
• Convert project dimensions into accurate fabrication drawings and data.
• Apply insulation allowances and fabrication adjustments when developing sheet-metal components.
• Prepare cutting files, DXF data and nesting layouts for production.
• Produce fabrication, welding, bending and assembly drawings for mechanical components.
• Maintain bills of materials and manufacturing documentation.
• Review drawings after feedback from customers, site, engineering or production.
• Check components against drawings to verify conformity.
• Coordinate drawing requirements with customers and production teams.
• Estimate material quantities and manufacturing requirements for job planning.
• Prepare detailed drawings for machined and assembled components.
• Support workshop fabrication with drawings and dimensions.
• Maintain drawing revisions and production records throughout the process.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

2D drafting

3D CAD modeling

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Danton Insulation & Sheetmetal Pty Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson in NSW to support design, fabrication and production operations across commercial projects. The role focuses on creating accurate 2D fabrication drawings and 3D CAD models, converting site measurements into manufacturable drawings, and coordinating with engineers and production teams.

Candidates should hold AQF level mechanical engineering qualification and have hands-on experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks,