Trainee Draftsperson

About Us

Proudly Australian-owned and part of the NEPEAN Group, NEPEAN Conveyors has grown from humble beginnings in 1985 into one of Australia’s leading providers of large-scale, fully integrated mining conveyor systems. With manufacturing facilities across Australia, we deliver end-to-end bulk materials handling solutions — from design and engineering through to procurement, construction, commissioning and optimisation.

NEPEAN Conveyors is currently seeking a motivated Trainee Draftsperson to join our team in Slade Point, Mackay. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, build technical drafting capability, and develop a long-term career within a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing business.

Reporting to the Drafting Manager, you will receive mentorship and training from experienced drafting professionals as you learn to produce, revise and manage 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D Inventor models. You will be supported to develop the skills required to create detailed conveyor components and systems for the mining and materials handling sector.

• Learning to open, modify and revise existing drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Assisting with drawing packages, PDF drawing sets and drawing register maintenance.
• Checking drawings and completing back-drafting as required.
• Learning to detail from 3D Inventor models into 2D fabrication drawings.
• Creating 3D Inventor models under guidance.
• Building an understanding of conveyor equipment, particularly underground coal conveyor systems.
• Following NEPEAN Conveyors’ safety standards, systems and policies.

• You may be a recent Year 12 school leaver, a university student or graduate, or someone with trade-related experience who is ready to build a career in drafting.
• Above all you will have a genuine desire to learn Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor and are interested in working with SolidWorks or other modelling software.
• You show strong attention to detail and take pride in accurate work.
• You are organised, willing to learn and able to manage your time effectively.
• You communicate clearly and work well with others.
• You are safety focused and willing to follow company processes and procedures.

• A structured trainee opportunity with mentoring from experienced drafting professionals.
• Remuneration based on prior experience
• Exposure to real engineering projects and conveyor systems.
• Career development toward becoming a competent Draftsperson.
• The opportunity to join a proudly Australian-owned company with a strong reputation in mining equipment and industrial manufacturing.
• A supportive team environment based in Slade Point, Mackay.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits, offering exclusive discounts and rewards across a wide range of everyday products and services.
• Access to Fitness Passport – giving you and your family affordable entry to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centre. 

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