AddressWesturn Engineering is a long-established company based in Mandurah, who provide CNC machining services to the local area and interstate. We are a small, tight-knit team with long-standing employees and a great workplace culture. We are currently looking to hire a Trainee Mechanical Draftsperson. The role is located in the Mandurah area (our new workshop is in the new Peel Business Park in Stake Hill) and will include TAFE attendance towards a Diploma of Engineering (Technical).
Westurn’s drafting department is involved with creating drawings for a large proportion of the machining jobs in our workshop; everything from creating a 3D model and drawing of a simple hand-sketch, to reverse engineering components (creating 3D models & drawings in Solidworks based on an existing part) using hand tools (calipers, micrometers etc) or 3D scanning using our Creaform scanner & modelling in Geomagic Design X. We also offer drafting as a client service, and the ideal candidate will be trained up to assist with these duties, including liaising with clients and potentially local site visits as required, on top of day-to-day production drafting tasks.
Through this role, you will become experienced in mechanical drafting and machine component design, as well as 3D scanning and reverse engineering. You will be exposed to CNC machining, sheet metal design, fabrication & welding, materials & metallurgy, 3D scanning, engineering standards, metrology, and much more.
Required Skills
- Completed Year 12
- Proven interest in engineering/mechanics/design
- Good attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Drivers’ licence (manual preferred)
Preferred Skills
- Experience with 3D modelling
- Basic knowledge of machining processes
- Experience with 3D Printing/laser engraving
- Good computer skills
- Good file management skills
Duties
- Creation of Solidworks 3D models & manufacturing drawings for production
- Reverse engineering – to create manufacturing drawings from a physical part using hand measuring tools
- 3D Scanning/Design/Drafting as a client service, including liaising with clients to manage drafting projects
- Occasional site visits for 3D scanning/in-situ reverse engineering
- Adherence to Australian Standards for technical drawings and general engineering
- Management of drawing register
- Liaising with production staff to manage manufacturing of components
- Creation of DXF files for laser cutting
- Laser engraving/3D printing as required
- Carry out all work in accordance with Westurn Engineering’s Quality and Safety policies and procedures
- Undertake any other tasks requested by supervisors
- Be comfortable helping out in the workshop or running the occasional delivery
Application
Please provide your CV with a cover letter, and details of two referees – feel free to drop off in person, we’d love to meet you!
Only people who live in and have the right to work in Australia may apply for this position
For more information please contact us on 08 6245 2***
