Mechanical Designer – Plate Profiling & AutoCAD

Apprise Consulting Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apprise Consulting Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our SQS teams and contribute to steel fabrication projects across NSW, QLD, SA, VIC or WA. The role focuses on designing drawings and programming jobs to support cost-effective production and efficient use of resources.

You will collaborate with production, estimators and warehouse staff, interpret drawings and specifications, develop parts, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plate profiling industry/customers.
• Knowledge of plate profiling equipment.
• Programming ability with Sigmanest, Primecut, AutoCAD and Plate & Sheet software.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• To programme all jobs allocated ensuring cost effective production and optimal use of resources.
• Communicate with supervisor, estimators and warehouse staff on issues affecting production.
• Prepare workshop drawings for the production team.
• Review rough sketches and specifications to conform to design concepts.
• Explain drawings to production teams and provide adjustments as necessary.
• Prepare estimates and budgeting using computerised spreadsheets.
• Maintain plate inventory and stock levels.
• Ensure OH&S compliance and safety practices.

Skills

Plate profiling

Programming skills

Communication

Tools

Sigmanest

Primecut

AutoCAD

Plate & Sheet

Job description

Apprise Consulting Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our SQS teams and contribute to steel fabrication projects across NSW, QLD, SA, VIC or WA. The role focuses on designing drawings and programming jobs to support cost-effective production and efficient use of resources.

You will collaborate with production, estimators and warehouse staff, interpret drawings and specifications, develop parts, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.