Mechanical Draftsperson

Aston Advantage; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary 110k–120k + Super

Permanent full-time

Weekday schedule 8:00am–4:30pm

Australian-designed products

Stable long-term opportunity

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Aston Advantage is seeking a practical Mechanical Draftsperson in Brisbane to bridge engineering and workshop teams. You’ll modify AutoCAD drawings, manage revisions in Vault, and keep design documentation current to ensure practical, manufacturable results for Australian-designed equipment.

Engage with engineers and trades, interpret drawings, and support transitions from design to fabrication. This role values hands-on problem solving, attention to detail, and strong communication in a

Qualifications

• Strong AutoCAD experience modifying and updating mechanical drawings.
• Experience working within manufacturing, fabrication, heavy vehicle, trailer, transport equipment or machinery environments.
• Experience using Vault for drawing management and revision control.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience maintaining inventory, BOMs or design documentation systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with engineers and workshop trades.
• Practical understanding of how designs translate into fabrication and assembly.
• Ability to manage drawing revisions and engineering changes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Modify and update AutoCAD drawings.
• Manage drawings, revisions and engineering documentation through Vault.
• Maintain inventory and design records.
• Work closely with engineers on practical design solutions.
• Liaise with workshop trades to ensure designs are achievable and fit for purpose.
• Interpret technical drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Identify design issues and coordinate design improvements.
• Support the transition from design through to fabrication and assembly.
• Respond to workshop queries and assist with design clarification.
• Ensure drawings accurately reflect current design revisions.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drawing interpretation

Collaborative work

Detail orientation

Self-motivation

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

Vault

Inventory systems

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a practical Mechanical Draftsperson who understands that a good drawing is only useful if it can actually be built. This role sits right between engineering and the workshop, working on specialist Australian-designed equipment used by private industry and government clients nationwide. You'll modify and update AutoCAD drawings, manage revisions through Vault, maintain design documentation, and work closely with engineers and trades to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable and fit for purpose. This isn't a role for someone who wants to spend all day behind a screen without talking to people. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the workshop, solving problems, working with tradespeople and helping turn concepts into finished equipment. If you're a down-to-earth operator who understands manufacturing and takes pride in producing accurate, practical designs, we'd like to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

• Strong AutoCAD experience modifying and updating mechanical drawings
• Experience working within manufacturing, fabrication, heavy vehicle, trailer, transport equipment or machinery environments
• Experience using Vault for drawing management and revision control
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing requirements
• Experience maintaining inventory, BOMs or design documentation systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with engineers and workshop trades
• Practical understanding of how designs translate into fabrication and assembly
• Ability to manage drawing revisions and engineering changes accurately
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision

Highly Regarded

• Heavy vehicle manufacturing experience
• Trailer manufacturing experience
• Boilermaking or fabrication exposure
• Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Experience supporting equipment builds from design through to fabrication

What's On Offer

• $110,000 - $120,000 + Super
• Permanent full-time position
• Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Stable long-term opportunity
• Australian-designed and manufactured products
• Work closely with engineers, fabrication teams and workshop personnel
• Supportive and down-to-earth workplace culture

Your Day-to-Day

• Modify and update AutoCAD drawings
• Manage drawings, revisions and engineering documentation through Vault
• Maintain inventory and design records
• Work closely with engineers on practical design solutions
• Liaise with workshop trades to ensure designs are achievable and fit for purpose
• Interpret technical drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Identify design issues and coordinate design improvements
• Support the transition from design through to fabrication and assembly
• Respond to workshop queries and assist with design clarification
• Ensure drawings accurately reflect current design revisions