Mechanical Cad Draftsperson (Solidworks)

Integrated Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Talent is partnering with a well-established Australian manufacturer north of Melbourne to recruit a Mechanical CAD Draftsperson who takes pride in producing clear, accurate drawings for workshop fabrication.

This dedicated drafting role emphasizes drafting and documentation over design or product development, requiring SolidWorks proficiency and hands-on mechanical experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of drafting-focused experience.
• Proficiency in intermediate assemblies within SolidWorks is required to pass the technical assessment.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience with SolidWorks (essential).
• Exposure to piping systems and P&IDs.
• Trade or hands-on mechanical background (highly regarded, not essential).
• Detail-oriented, structured, and consistent in your work.
• Strong team player with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D drawings and assemblies from existing 3D models (using SolidWorks).
• Create detailed 3D assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Draft mechanical systems, including piping layouts and P&IDs.
• Apply configuration changes and maintain drawing accuracy.
• Manage and maintain design documentation (SolidWorks Vault).
• Liaise with engineering and production teams to ensure build-ready outputs.

Skills

Drafting experience

Detail-oriented

Team player

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

13th October, 2026

We're partnering with a well-established Australian manufacturer based north of the city, currently looking to bring on a Mechanical CAD Draftsperson who genuinely enjoys the craft of drafting — someone who takes pride in producing clear, accurate drawings that translate seamlessly to the workshop floor.

This is apure drafting role , best suited to someone who values structure, consistency, and detail. You'll be supporting a close-knit engineering team, working across mechanical systems and fabricated assemblies where your drawings will directly influence what gets built.

If you come from a trade or hands-on background and understand how things go together in the real world — this will feel like a natural fit.

Important:

This is a dedicated drafting position. It will suit someone who enjoys working within drafting and documentation. It is not suited to engineers looking to move into design or product development roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce 2D drawings and assemblies from existing 3D models (using SolidWorks)


• Create detailed 3D assemblies and manufacturing drawings


• Draft mechanical systems, including piping layouts and P&IDs


• Apply configuration changes and maintain drawing accuracy


• Manage and maintain design documentation (SolidWorks Vault)


• Liaise with engineering and production teams to ensure build-ready outputs

About You:

• 2+ years' experience in a drafting-focused role


• Proficiency in intermediate assemblies within SolidWorks is required to pass the technical assessment


• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience with SolidWorks (essential)


• Exposure to piping systems and P&IDs


• Trade or hands-on mechanical background (highly regarded, not essential)


• Detail-oriented, structured, and consistent in your work


• Strong team player with a practical, solutions-focused mindset *** We can only accept locally based (Inner northern subs of Melbourne) candidates for this role***

To be eligible, you must be Australian citizen, Permanent Resident (PR) or on a relevant and applicable visa

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