Mechanical/Structural Engineer
Designing &Drafting; – Industrial Equipment n
Melbourne West| Full-Time | Permanent
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MMT Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Australian engineering and manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Mechanical/Structural Engineer or a Structural Designer / Drafter to support the design, fabrication and installation of heavy industrial plant and materials handling equipment.
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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 n
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Full-time, permanent position
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Competitive salary package (based on experience)
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Career development and ongoing training opportunities
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Exposure to large-scale industrial and materials handling projects
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Collaborative engineering and fabrication environment
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Autonomy in your role with solid team support
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Potential access to company vehicle and fuel card
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Long-term opportunity with a growing Australian manufacturer
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The Role n
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality design documentation across multiple projects, including:
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Producing 2D and 3D CAD drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
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Developing fabrication drawings, workshop details and assemblies
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Creating bills of materials (BOMs), technical specifications and documentation
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Reviewing and updating engineering mark-ups and revisions
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Working closely with engineers,
project teams and production staff
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Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accuracy and buildability
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Supporting estimating and project delivery through drawings and BOMs
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Assisting with site visits and client interactions where required
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Contributing to continuous improvement of drawing standards and libraries
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About You n
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Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Designer / Drafter
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Strong background in industrial, manufacturing or heavy engineering environments
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High proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks (essential)
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Ability to produce practical, fabrication-ready drawings
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Solid understanding of weld symbols, GD&T; and machining tolerances
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Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
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Confident working independently and within a multidisciplinary team
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Highly Regarded nn
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Experience in materials handling, mining, quarrying, ports or marine projects
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Familiarity with T ekla or Advance Steel
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Fabrication or workshop exposure
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Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Design, Drafting or Engineering
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Why Apply? n
This role is ideal for a drafter who wants to:
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For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact MMT Recruitment .