Mechanical Design Draftsman

2 days ago

Grass Valley, Western Australia 00b12610-33d8-47ee-9a3b-b3199b90b81a Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Full-time Mechanical Design Draftsman – SolidWorks, steel fabrication, container & storage systems for the mining industry.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Draftsman to join a well-established engineering and product development team specialising in fully customised container solutions. This permanent full-time role is based at Grass Valley, supporting projects across mining, industrial, and commercial sectors.

With flexible start and finish times, this position is responsible for taking designs from initial concept through to detailed drafting, engineering checks, and production support. The successful candidate will bring advanced SolidWorks capability, strong mechanical design experience, and a practical understanding of steel fabrication processes.

Key Responsibilities:


• 3D modelling and detailed drafting using SolidWorks


• Design steel structures, assemblies, and components for container modifications and workshop storage systems


• Produce fabrication drawings, weld symbols, sheet-metal developments, and assembly packages


• Create accurate Bills of Materials and assist with ERP/MRP integration


• Conduct basic engineering checks, including loadings, deflection, and lifting points


• Work within relevant Australian Standards and client/mining specifications


• Provide technical support to production teams during fabrication, assembly, and testing


• Update drawings and library for "as built" changes and continuous improvement

Key Requirements:


• Excellent SolidWorks proficiency


• Experience with steel fabrication, vehicle body fabrication, sheet metal, or container modifications


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including laser cutting, hydraulics, folding, welding, machining, and painting


• Ability to produce accurate, workshop-ready drawings


• Strong mechanical principles and structural awareness


• Experience creating BOMs and working with ERP/MRP systems


• Exposure to mining, resources, or industrial sectors highly advantageous but not essential

This company offers a stable, long-term position within a supportive and collaborative team, with excellent staff retention and clear career progression opportunities. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of innovative design projects from concept through to production.

To discuss this position further, please contact Joe Norris on or apply via the link below.

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