About

I am a design draftsman with over 25 years engineering industry experience
You will see that I draw on a practical trade background as I am a qualified fitter & turner, a qualified draftsman and hold a diploma in engineering.
Having worked as a tradesman, a supervisor, a draftsman and a project manager, I choose to work as a draftsman as this is the occupation I enjoy most & I continue to develop my computer aided design skills, hold my own Solidworks 2014 software license and workstation.
Using Solidworks 2007 to 2015, AutoCAD and Unigraphics I have:
- Modelled & designed sheet metal parts, profile cut, machined and fabricated components, weldments and assemblies.
- Created detailed manufacturing drawings as well as the DXF, step & PDF files required for laser/plasma cutting, CNC bending and component production.
- Revised & updated engineering drawings & 3D models.
- Upgraded designs to ensure compliance with the relevant Australian standards.
-Redrawn engineered products from samples to develop new products.
-Supported purchasing, production/manufacturing departments and provided images and data to salespersons.
I have worked in foundries, sugar mills and manufacturing facilities on diverse equipment.
My recent clients include:
- Tripp Industries Yatala, drawing sheet metal components, balustrades and stairway systems.
- Mining Machinery Developments Australia (MMD Australia) – mineral sizers.
- G20 Environmental Solutions, Singapore - waste to energy plants.
- Ground Probe, Windsor – earthworks monitoring radar systems.
- Air Design, Meadowbrook – air handling units.
- Geoteknic Tingalpa – coal seam gas instrumentation.
- Drone X Labs, Coomera – unmanned aerial vehicles,
- JJ Richards Engineering, Underwood – truck bodies for waste collection,
- Rock Crush Group, Burleigh – mining dredgers, cable trailers, winches, hydraulic power packs.
I have a sound understanding of engineering methods and management and I am committed to workplace safety. I’m comfortable working as a team member, alone & with minimal supervision, or as an external contractor. You will find me reliable, punctual and self motivated.
I look forward to discussing this opportunity with you,
Sincerely,
Ian Hawkins
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