Mechanical Drafter

Yanchep, WA, Full or P/T, Engineering
Please Quote Reference Number 18076

• Flexible Hours | Full Time, Part Time or School Hours Considered
• $40-$50 per hour + super, negotiable depending on experience and capability
• Join a growing Western Australian fabrication business based in Yanchep

About the Company

Henry's Fabrication is a growing Western Australian fabrication business based in Yanchep. We provide custom metal fabrication, earthmoving equipment repairs, mobile welding and steel and aluminium fabrication for commercial, civil, construction, agricultural and industrial clients.

We are focused on building a strong, professional business with a reputation for quality workmanship, accountability and reliable service. Our team works closely across the office and workshop, with a practical approach to solving customer problems and delivering quality outcomes.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Drafter to take responsibility for producing accurate, manufacture-ready drawings and supporting jobs from initial concept through to workshop completion.

This is a practical, hands-on role working closely with the Managing Director, office team and workshop tradespeople. You'll have the opportunity to work on a varied range of custom fabrication, earthmoving equipment, steel and aluminium products and one-off projects.

Full-time is preferred; however, part-time or school-hours arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate fabrication and mechanical drawings for workshop manufacture
• Develop drawings from site measurements, sketches, existing components and client requirements
• Create 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks
• Prepare material take-offs and assist with estimating and quoting
• Source pricing and procure materials for approved jobs
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and lead times
• Prepare job packs and documentation for workshop production
• Assist with job scheduling and production planning
• Work directly with tradespeople to resolve drawing and fabrication queries
• Maintain drawing revisions and project documentation
• Coordinate jobs from initial scope through drafting, procurement, fabrication and completion

About You

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and self-motivated, with strong attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of their work.

You will ideally have:

• Strong SolidWorks 3D modelling and drafting skills
• Experience designing mechanical and fabricated components and assemblies through to manufacture
• The ability to produce accurate, manufacture-ready fabrication drawings
• Experience designing from customer requirements, sketches, measurements and existing components
• A good understanding of steel and aluminium fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Experience with material take-offs and estimating, highly regarded
• Procurement and project coordination experience, desirable
• A fabrication, mechanical engineering or manufacturing background, preferred
• A current driver's licence
• Australian working rights

You will be comfortable thinking through practical design and fabrication problems, communicating with workshop tradespeople, suppliers and customers, and managing multiple jobs and priorities.

Systems & Equipment:

• SolidWorks 2026
• Microsoft Excel
• ProNest - CNC plasma cutting/nesting software
• Microsoft Office applications

What We Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements - full-time, part-time or school hours considered
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and capability
• A varied role combining design, drafting, estimating, procurement and project coordination
• The opportunity to design real fabricated products and see them manufactured in-house
• Direct involvement in projects from initial concept through to manufacture and completion
• Varied work across custom fabrication, earthmoving equipment, steel and aluminium products and one-off projects
• Opportunity to take ownership of the design and drafting function as the business grows
• Long-term opportunity to develop and grow with the company
• Supportive, hands-on team environment
• Direct communication between the office and workshop
• Onsite parking
• Friday BBQ and beers with the team

If you're a practical Mechanical Drafter who enjoys seeing your designs come to life and wants a hands-on role within a growing fabrication business, we'd like to hear from you.