Sheet Metal / Fabrication Drafter (AutoCAD + SolidWorks)

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

?37,000 per month

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

May 19, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Description:
We are an Australian fabrication company specialising in sheet metal work (laser cutting, bending, assembly). We are looking for a drafter who understands how things are actually made, not just how they look on screen.

Your role:

Prepare shop drawings for fabrication
Create flat patterns (DXF) for laser cutting
Assist with basic nesting layouts
Review drawings for fabrication feasibility

Requirements (non-negotiable):

Strong AutoCAD skills
Working knowledge of SolidWorks (sheet metal)
Experience with folded parts, bend allowances, flat patterns
Understand tolerances, clearances, and real-world fabrication

You are NOT suitable if:

Your background is only architectural/Revit drafting
You don’t understand how bending affects dimensions
You rely on guessing instead of asking questions

How to apply (mandatory):
Answer this question in your application:

“How would you prepare a flat pattern for a folded aluminium panel with returns and stiffeners?”

Applications without this answer will be ignored.

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