$100,000 – $130,000 + Super( Depending on Experience )
Are you enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated to producing quality work?
VEX Group is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Draftsman / Estimator to join our Mackay-based team.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive workplace culture and are looking for someone who can combine strong drafting and design capabilities with practical estimating and fabrication knowledge.
What We Offer
Competitive salary package of $100,000 – $130,000
Monthly RDO
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Collaborative and innovative working environment
Diverse range of mining, fabrication, manufacturing and project work
Opportunity to work closely with our workshop, engineering, projects and business development teams
Key Responsibilities
Drafting & Design
Create detailed technical drawings, fabrication drawings and plans using SolidWorks (preferred)
Develop detailed 3D models and drawings for mechanical and structural projects
Interpret sketches, site measurements, scopes of work, client specifications and engineering information
Develop and refine mechanical and structural designs based on project requirements
Produce workshop-ready drawings, assemblies, layouts and detailed fabrication drawings
Collaborate with clients, engineers, Workshop Foremen, the Business Development Manager and other team members to ensure designs are practical, accurate and fit for purpose
Revise drawings to incorporate client, engineering and workshop feedback
Ensure drawings comply with relevant industry standards, specifications and project requirements
Maintain organised documentation,



drawing registers and revision control
Review client enquiries, scopes of work, drawings and specifications to determine project requirements
Prepare detailed estimates and quotations for fabrication, manufacturing, repair and project works
Complete accurate material take-offs and quantity take-offs from drawings, models and client documentation
Estimate labour hours, materials, equipment, subcontractor requirements and other project costs
Obtain and review supplier and subcontractor pricing where required
Assist with preparing competitive tender and quotation submissions
Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, risks and potential variations during the estimating process
Work closely with the Business Development Manager, Workshop Manager to develop practical and commercially competitive solutions
Assist with determining fabrication methodologies and realistic workshop labour requirements
Maintain accurate estimating records, costing information and quotation documentation
Assist with handover of successful quotations to the workshop/project delivery team
Review completed projects against estimates to improve the accuracy of future labour and material allowances
Requirements for Success
Previous experience as a Draftsman,



Estimator or Draftsman / Estimator within fabrication, manufacturing, mining or a similar heavy industry
Strong proficiency in drafting and 3D modelling software – SolidWorks preferred
Good understanding of structural steel and mechanical fabrication
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and scopes of work
Experience with material take-offs, labour estimating and project costing
Practical understanding of fabrication processes and workshop operations
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple quotations, drawings and priorities simultaneously
Robust communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across workshop, engineering, projects and management teams
Trade background and/or previous hands-on fabrication experience would be highly regarded
Qualification in drafting, engineering, mechanical design or a related field would be advantageous
About Us
VEX Group is a Mackay-based, locally owned and family-oriented company that puts its people first.
We provide mechanical, structural, engineering, fabrication, maintenance and project solutions to clients across the Queensland resources sector.
Our capabilities span design and engineering, 3D scanning, drafting, custom fabrication, workshop services, on-site maintenance, shutdowns, construction and project delivery, allowing our team to be involved in projects from initial concept and estimating through to fabrication and installation.
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📌 Draftsman / Estimator (North Mackay)
🏢 Vex Group
📍 North Mackay