About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Draftsperson / Estimator / QA Officer to join our team.
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone with experience in metal fabrication, engineering, manufacturing or construction, who enjoys working across technical drafting, estimating and quality assurance.
You’ll work closely with our workshop, project and management teams to ensure jobs are accurately drafted, competitively estimated and fabricated to a high standard.
- Preparing accurate CAD drawings, fabrication drawings and shop drawings
- Reviewing architectural, engineering and fabrication drawings
- Preparing material take-offs, quantities and project estimates
- Estimating labour, materials, consumables and fabrication requirements
- Preparing quotes and assisting with tender submissions
- Reviewing drawings and specifications for accuracy and constructability
- Liaising with clients, suppliers, engineers and subcontractors
- Providing clear drawings and information to the fabrication workshop
- Conducting quality assurance inspections and checks throughout the fabrication process
- Checking fabricated components against drawings, specifications and tolerances
- Identifying defects, discrepancies and non-conformances
- Maintaining QA records, checklists and project documentation
- Assisting with material purchasing and project planning
- Identifying opportunities to improve fabrication processes, efficiency and quality
- Supporting the workshop and project team to ensure jobs are completed accurately and on time
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in metal fabrication, engineering, manufacturing or a related industry.
You will be:
- Experienced in drafting, estimating, QA or a combination of these skills
- Confident reading and interpreting fabrication and engineering drawings
- Familiar with metal fabrication processes and workshop practices
- Comfortable working with steel, aluminium, stainless steel and other metals
- Able to complete accurate measurements, take-offs and estimates
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Proficient with CAD/drafting software
- Practical-minded with a good understanding of how drawings translate into fabrication
- Confident identifying problems and finding practical solutions
- Able to communicate effectively with workshop staff, management, clients and suppliers
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple jobs
- Reliable, accountable and committed to producing quality work
Experience & Qualifications
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience in metal fabrication, engineering, manufacturing or construction
- Experience as a Draftsperson, Estimator, QA Officer or similar technical position
- CAD experience, preferably with [insert software – e.g. AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Inventor]
- Experience with fabrication drawings and material take-offs
- An understanding of welding, cutting, folding, machining and general metal fabrication processes
- Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and quality requirements
- Strong computer and documentation skills
- A current Australian driver’s licence
Relevant trade, engineering or drafting qualifications will be highly regarded.
Why Join BME Australia?
At BME Australia, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a role where your skills directly contribute to the success and quality of our projects.
We offer:
- A varied role covering drafting, estimating and quality assurance
- The opportunity to work closely with an experienced fabrication team
- A practical, hands-on working environment
- Variety across different fabrication projects
- Opportunities to develop your technical and project skills
- A supportive team environment
- The opportunity to grow with the business
If you have a strong understanding of metal fabrication, an eye for detail and the technical skills to bring projects from drawings through to finished product, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
BME Australia is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.