Designer/Drafter

Designer/ Drafter– Industrial Equipment

Melbourne West| Full-Time | Permanent

MMT Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Australian engineering and manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Structural Designer / Drafter to support the design, fabrication and installation of heavy industrial plant and materials handling equipment.

This role suits a technically strong drafter who enjoys hands-on engineering work, producing shop-ready drawings, collaborating with engineers, and spending time both in the office and on-site.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time, permanent position

• Competitive salary package (based on experience)

• Career development and ongoing training opportunities

• Exposure to large-scale industrial and materials handling projects

• Collaborative engineering and fabrication environment

• Autonomy in your role with strong team support

• Potential access to company vehicle and fuel card

• Long-term opportunity with a growing Australian manufacturer

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality design documentation across multiple projects, including:

• Producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks

• Developing fabrication drawings, workshop details and assemblies

• Creating bills of materials (BOMs), technical specifications and documentation

• Reviewing and updating engineering mark-ups and revisions

• Working closely with engineers, project teams and production staff

• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accuracy and buildability

• Supporting estimating and project delivery through drawings and BOMs

• Assisting with site visits and client interactions where required

• Contributing to continuous improvement of drawing standards and libraries

About You

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Designer / Drafter

• Strong background in industrial, manufacturing or heavy engineering environments

• High proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks (essential)

• Ability to produce practical, fabrication-ready drawings

• Solid understanding of weld symbols, GD&T and machining tolerances

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

• Confident working independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Highly Regarded

• Experience in materials handling, mining, quarrying, ports or marine projects

• Familiarity with Tekla or Advance Steel

• Fabrication or workshop exposure

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Design, Drafting or Engineering

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a drafter who wants to:
✔ Work on real, buildable engineering projects
✔ Be involved from design through to fabrication and installation
✔ Avoid purely desk-based drafting roles
✔ Grow with a stable, respected Australian engineering business

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact MMT Recruitment.

📩 Email: miriam@mmtrecruitment.com.au or Krystle@mmtrecruitment.com.au
📞 Phone: 0466 599 080