Mechanical Drafter/Draftsman

Job Opportunity: Mechanical Drafter

As a mechanical drafter/draftsman, you will play a vital role in supporting the growth and prosperity of our operations. With a focus on sustainable quality products, you will be responsible for leading and managing assigned projects and initiatives, creating 3D models, 2D technical drawings, and workshop drawings for equipment fabrication and installation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage assigned projects and initiatives supporting sawmilling, materials handling, further processing, and dispatch of timber products.
• Create 3D models, 2D technical drawings, and workshop drawings for equipment fabrication and installation.
• Work with internal teams, consultants, and external equipment suppliers to integrate new equipment with existing plant and equipment.
• Work on site with contractors and tradesmen to ensure installations are implemented according to approved designs.
• Assist in the development of engineered solutions to deliver lower operating costs, lower maintenance costs, improved equipment reliability, and optimum product quality.
• Ensure that designs meet technical and safety requirements, are within clients and Australian standards, and that risks are controlled and communicated.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in mechanical drafting and 5+ years exposure in mechanical design.
• Proven experience with end-to-end project delivery, from conception to completion, in a manufacturing, materials handling, or heavy industrial setting.
• Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD and Inventor, as well as experience creating 3D models and scans.
• Ability to work independently/autonomously as well as in a team environment.
• Prior knowledge of the timber industry and mechanical trade backgrounds are a plus.
• Experience with the development and implementation of Drawing Management Systems is also favourable.

About Our Operations

We invest in our operations to ensure long-term growth and prosperity. We are a forestry products company with over half a decade of experience growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products.