Yanchep, WA, Full or P/T, Engineering
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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 positive 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
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SolidWorks ****
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 prospect 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.

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