Job Description
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$100,000 – $130,000 + Super( Depending on Experience )
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Are you enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated to producing quality work?
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VEX Group is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Draftsman / Estimator to join our Mackay-based team.
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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 n
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Competitive salary package of $100,000 – $130,000
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Monthly RDO
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Opportunities for professional development and career growth
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Collaborative and innovative working workplace
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Diverse range of mining, fabrication, manufacturing and project work
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Opportunity to work closely with our workshop, engineering, projects and business development teams
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Key Responsibilities Drafting & Design n
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Create detailed technical drawings, fabrication drawings and plans using SolidWorks (preferred)
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Develop detailed 3D models and drawings for mechanical and structural projects
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Interpret sketches, site measurements, scopes of work, client specifications and engineering information
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Develop and refine mechanical and structural designs based on project requirements
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Produce workshop-ready drawings, assemblies, layouts and detailed fabrication drawings
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Collaborate with clients, engineers, Workshop Foremen, the Business Development Manager and other team members to ensure designs are practical, accurate and fit for purpose
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Revise drawings to incorporate client, engineering and workshop feedback
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Ensure drawings comply with relevant industry standards, specifications and project requirements
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Maintain organised documentation, drawing registers and revision control
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Review client enquiries, scopes of work, drawings and specifications to determine project requirements
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Prepare detailed estimates and quotations for fabrication, manufacturing, repair and project works
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Complete accurate material take-offs and quantity take-offs from drawings, models and client documentation
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Estimate labour hours, materials, equipment, subcontractor requirements and other project costs
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Obtain and review supplier and subcontractor pricing where required
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Assist with preparing competitive tender and quotation submissions
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Identify scope gaps, exclusions, assumptions, risks and potential variations during the estimating process
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Work closely with the Business Development Manager, Workshop Manager to develop practical and commercially competitive solutions
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Assist with determining fabrication methodologies and realistic workshop labour requirements
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Maintain accurate estimating records, costing information and quotation documentation
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Assist with handover of successful quotations to the workshop/project delivery team
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Review completed projects against estimates to improve the accuracy of future labour and material allowances
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Requirements for Success n
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Previous experience as a Draftsman, Estimator or Draftsman / Estimator within fabrication, manufacturing, mining or a similar heavy industry
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Strong proficiency in drafting and 3D modelling software – SolidWorks preferred
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Good understanding of structural steel and mechanical fabrication
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and scopes of work
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Experience with material take-offs, labour estimating and project costing
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Practical understanding of fabrication processes and workshop operations
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High level of attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong organisational and time-management skills
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Ability to manage multiple quotations, drawings and priorities simultaneously
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Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across workshop, engineering, projects and management teams
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Trade background and/or previous hands-on fabrication experience would be highly regarded
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Qualification in drafting, engineering, mechanical design or a related field would be advantageous
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About Us n
VEX Group is a Mackay-based, locally owned and family-oriented company that puts its people first.
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We provide mechanical, structural, engineering, fabrication, maintenance and project solutions to clients across the Queensland resources sector.
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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