Mechanical Draftsperson

Digga Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff events

Free EAP service for staff and their f

Wellbeing toolkits

Exclusive offers for leading brands

Fitness App

Job summary

Digga Australia is seeking a motivated Mechanical Draftsperson to support our manufacturing operations on the Gold Coast. You will collaborate with production and fabrication teams to create detailed CAD models and drawings, prototype concepts, and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

The role involves troubleshooting production issues, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of metal fabrication and machining processes.
• Ability to produce accurate, workshop-ready engineering drawings.
• Experience designing jigs, fixtures and production tooling is highly regarded.
• Familiarity with CAD modelling and drafting in a fast-paced workshop environment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics or material handling equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, tooling, and production aids.
• Produce detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software.
• Support the introduction of new products into production.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Modify and improve existing designs.
• Conduct necessary research, calculations, and problem-solving.
• Develop, trial, and refine prototypes, including hands-on workshop involvement.

Skills

Metal fabrication understanding

Engineering drawing proficiency

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Draftsperson to support our manufacturing operations. Working closely with our production and fabrication teams, you will work to develop solutions that will improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity across the workshop. This role offers a variety of design work and hands-on involvement, from creating detailed CAD models and drawings through to prototype development, testing, and implementation.

You will also play a key role in troubleshooting production issues, supporting new product introduction, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, tooling, and production aids
• Produce detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software
• Support the introduction of new products into production
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Modify and improve existing designs
• Conduct necessary research, calculations, and problem-solving
• Develop, trial, and refine prototypes, including hands-on workshop involvement

Experience & Requirements:

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor for 3D modelling and drafting
• Experience with Autodesk Vault or similar document control systems highly regarded
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication and machining processes
• Ability to produce accurate, workshop-ready engineering drawings
• Previous experience in design of jigs, fixtures, and production tooling highly regarded
• Knowledge of hydraulics, material handling equipment, or FEA desirable
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Opportunities for career progression and additional training
• Staff events such as company BBQs, Christmas Parties etc.
• Free EAP service for staff and their families
• Fitness App
• Exclusive offers for well-known/leading brands and company’s
• Wellbeing toolkits
• Assessments and support programs covering Financial, Mental, Physical and Social Wellbeing

About the Company:

Digga is Australia's leading manufacturer of Machinery attachments for the Earthmoving & Construction industry. A multi-award winning, global company, with 5 state of the art facilities worldwide, our product & passion for providing total customer solutions is second to none.