Mechanical & Structural Draftsperson

Project Portfolio Management (PPM); Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Challenging projects

Collaborative environment

Professional development

Job summary

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) in Wollongong, Australia, is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Draftsperson to contribute to major capital works in the Heavy Industry sector. Based in Wollongong, you will develop detailed drawings and specifications, coordinate with consultants, and refine designs to optimise performance across projects.

The role requires a Diploma or higher in Mechanical or Structural Engineering, proficiency in CAD software, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and structural design principles.
• Experience in heavy industry or related fields is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies/tools, and controls using CAD.
• Coordinate with other consultants to design, lay out, or detail components and systems.
• Review specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas to assess factors affecting designs.
• Layout and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict relationships of components and assemblies.
• Consult with engineering staff to resolve problems and modify designs to improve performance.

Skills

Drafting

CAD

Mech design

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Eng

Diploma in Structural Eng

Tools

CAD software

Job description

PPM is a team of experienced professionals delivering high-value Engineering Projects for our clients since 2006. Our business is values-based and growing, with a bright future underpinned by teamwork and high performance.

Our engineers have extensive experience improving production processes in Manufacturing, Ports and rail, Resources and Energy Industries all around Australia, with offices in Perth, Wollongong, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney

Join our dynamic team, at the forefront of innovation in the Heavy Industry sector. Based in the industrial hub of Wollongong, we are working in partnership on a major capital works program, and are seeking a skilled Mechanical/Structural Draftsperson to contribute to our ambitious projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies/tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
• Coordinate with and consult other consultants to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
• Review and analyse specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs.
• Layout and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
• Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and structural design principles.
• Experience in heavy industry or related fields is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to new and cutting-edge projects in the Heavy Industry sector.