Draftsperson
Core
Create detailed technical, fabrication, and workshop drawings; develop 3D models for mechanical and structural projects; prepare estimates and quotations for fabrication and project works.
Role type
Draftsman / Estimator (fabrication & mining)
Builds
Workshop-ready assemblies, layouts, detailed fabrication drawings, and project cost estimates
Domain
Mining, fabrication, manufacturing, heavy industry
Required skills
3D modelling, drafting, material take-offs, labour estimating, project costing, reading engineering drawings, understanding structural steel and mechanical fabrication
Preferred skills
Trade background, hands-on fabrication experience, qualification in drafting or engineering
Technologies
SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Create detailed technical, fabrication and workshop drawings; Develop 3D models and drawings for mechanical and structural projects; Interpret sketches, site measurements, scopes of work, engineering information and client specifications; Produce workshop-ready assemblies, layouts and detailed fabrication drawings; Review enquiries, drawings and specifications to determine project requirements; Prepare detailed estimates and quotations for fabrication, manufacturing, repair and project works; Complete accurate material and quantity take-offs; Estimate labour, materials, equipment, subcontractor requirements and project costs; Obtain and review supplier and subcontractor pricing as required; Assist with competitive tender and quotation submissions; Identify scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions, risks and potential variations; Work closely with workshop, engineering, project and business development teams; Assist with determining fabrication methodologies and realistic workshop labour requirements; Maintain accurate drawing registers, revision control, estimating records and quotation documentation; Assist with the handover of successful quotations to workshop and project delivery teams; Review completed projects against estimates to improve future costing accuracy
