Safer Storage Systems has been providing industrial pallet racking and shelving solutions for warehouses and retailers throughout Australia for over 19 years. We are the exclusive Australian Supplier of the Gonvarri Material Handling network of brands. In the past few years, our business has grown exponentially as we began manufacturing our own Australian-made Silverline pallet racking range in our Dandenong South facility. Our Silverline racking is of the highest quality and is the most sustainable racking in the Australian market – cutting down on CO2 emissions by more than 85% from comparable international sources.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson to prepare, design and cost customised storage solutions for our valued clients at our facility in Dandenong South. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in the logistics and materials handling equipment industry.

Applicants must be competent in using AutoCAD and be fastidious, quick and accurate in their work. The ideal candidate will also have a strong work ethic and team player mentality.

Salary range: AUD $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 and is dependent upon candidate’s skills and experience.

As the successful applicant, your responsibilities will be to:

· Use AutoCAD, to prepare concept drawings, designs and customise plans to suit client needs

· Use Navision and Excel to undertake project costing

· In collaboration with team members, review project tenders

· Collaborate with team members throughout the design process to optimise outcomes

· Prepare purchase orders

· Perform field survey and measurements

· Attend site meetings and inspections

· Use SketchUp to design and model customised components

· Identify and communicate with management opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and workflow within the design department

· Comply with all Safer Storage System’s policies, Management Guidelines and procedures including Workplace Health and Safety requirements and code of conduct.

The ideal candidate will have:

· Engineering Graduate or equivalent

A minimum of 2 years proven experience as a designer within the logistics and materials handling equipment industry.

· Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel

· Knowledge of current Australian Standards for Steel Storage Racking

· High attention to detail

· Flexibility in making modifications to meet changing needs

· Good knowledge of production and manufacturing processes

· Ability to work efficiently and productively to meet deadlines

· Strong work ethic

· Proficient in English

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment

The position is full time from Monday to Friday, with the hours being 8 am to 4.30pm.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in joining our dedicated team then please email your resume to [email protected].

Due to the large number of applications, only short listed applicants will be contacted.