Mechanical Draftsperson - Danton Insulation & Sheetmetal Pty Ltd

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

Position: Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 p/a plus Super

Employer Name: Danton Insulation & Sheetmetal Pty Ltd

A.B.N. 95 607 448 859

Job Location: 446 The Boulevarde, Kirrawee, NSW, 2232, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 28 days - 21 Oct 2026 > 18 Nov 2026

Summary

Our client Danton Insulation & Sheetmetal Pty Ltd is an established NSW-based contractor delivering insulation, sheet metal and mechanical services across commercial construction projects. Operating since 2015, the company has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship and reliable project delivery. Our client is seeking to add a Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson to support its design, fabrication and production operations.

The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare detailed 2D fabrication drawings and 3D CAD models for mechanical and sheet-metal components.
• Develop drawings and component details from site measurements, specifications and installation requirements.
• Convert project dimensions and technical information into accurate fabrication drawings and manufacturing data.
• Apply insulation allowances, dimensional clearances and fabrication adjustments when developing sheet-metal components.
• Prepare cutting files, DXF data and nesting layouts for efficient sheet-metal production.
• Produce fabrication, welding, bending and assembly drawings for mechanical components and structures.
• Prepare and maintain bills of materials, material quantities and associated manufacturing documentation.
• Review and revise drawings following customer, site, engineering or production feedback.
• Check completed components against drawings, dimensions and specifications to verify manufacturing conformity.
• Coordinate drawing requirements with customers, site supervisors, engineers and production personnel.
• Estimate material quantities, manufacturing requirements and production information required for job planning.
• Prepare detailed drawings for machined, fabricated and assembled mechanical components and equipment.
• Support workshop fabrication and assembly by providing drawings, dimensions and technical clarification.
• Maintain drawing revisions, production records and technical documentation throughout the manufacturing process.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma or higher qualification in mechanical engineering, drafting or a closely related field.
• Minimum 12 months relevant experience preparing mechanical engineering, fabrication or manufacturing drawings within an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD, SolidWorks or comparable CAD software for detailed two-dimensional and three-dimensional drafting.
• Practical experience preparing sheet-metal, fabrication, welding, bending and assembly drawings for workshop or production use.
• Strong ability to interpret site measurements, technical specifications and engineering requirements into accurate manufacturable drawings.
• Experience preparing DXF files, nesting layouts, bills of materials and supporting manufacturing or production documentation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with engineers, customers, site personnel and fabrication teams regarding technical drawing requirements.
• Sound understanding of dimensional checking, drawing revisions and verifying completed components against approved specifications and project requirements.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.