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 T ekla 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
