Draftsperson

At NEPEAN we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high value, innovative and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction, and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility, and a willingness to tackle very difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation. Today our organisation employs over 1400 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.

NEPEAN Conveyors (a division of NEPEAN) provides fully engineered turnkey conveying and materials handling solutions, from concept to commissioning for some of the world's largest mining companies. Established in 1985, it manufactures and markets conveyor components including pulleys, idlers, rapid advance-rapid retreat components and drive-heads, and provides on-site installation, maintenance, and relocation of conveyor installations.

Our Opportunity

To support our ongoing growth, NEPEAN Conveyors NSW are currently seeking a Draftsman/3D Mechanical Designer to join our team. This position is a full-time permanent opportunity, based in our design and manufacturing facility in Unanderra/Central Coast/Mudgee/Newcastle NSW.

Your duties will include however but not limited to:

- Assist mechanical engineers and engineering technologists in the modelling and detailing of mechanical equipment.
- Prepares general assembly drawings and designs for mechanical engineering work under the direction of senior engineers.
- Ensure drawings are to AS1100 and other standards.
- Creating Technical Drawings at all levels i.e., Layouts, Arrangements, Assemblies, and details
- Understand the operation of industry equipment.

The right person
- Min 5 years’ experience within a similar role
- Industrial/mining industry.
- Tertiary qualifications
- Previous experience in 3D Mechanical Design
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D Inventor software.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer
- Career advancement opportunities
- A professional and friendly team working environment.
- Ongoing training and support
- Onsite workshop to see your designs come together from concept through fabrication and operation.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing assistance that’s free for all the family.

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.