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Hamilton By Design is a growing Australian engineering and manufacturing business delivering practical, high-quality solutions to industrial and mining clients.

We are seeking motivated and safety-focused people who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a hands-on, solutions-driven team. Opportunities may be available across design, machining, fabrication, and site support, depending on current projects and client needs.

Please review the positions listed below and apply to the role that best matches your skills and experience.


Senior Mechanical Design Draftsperson | LiDAR Scanning & Industrial Design Specialist

Location: Inner Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full Time

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About the Opportunity

Experienced Mechanical Design Draftsperson and Mechanical Engineer with over 2-3 years of industry experience across mining, mineral processing, bulk materials handling, manufacturing, infrastructure, ports, and heavy industrial environments.

Highly proficient in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, and 3D modelling workflows, with extensive experience delivering concept designs, detailed engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, reverse engineering projects, and plant modification packages.

Possesses a strong background in engineering-grade LiDAR scanning and reality capture technologies, including advanced terrestrial laser scanning, point cloud processing, Scan-to-CAD workflows, and as-built verification. Experienced in operating industry-leading LiDAR systems and converting complex field-captured data into accurate 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.

Key capabilities include:

โ€ข Mechanical design and drafting for mining and industrial projects
โ€ข Concept development through to detailed manufacturing documentation
โ€ข AutoCAD 2D/3D and Autodesk Inventor modelling
โ€ข SolidWorks mechanical design and assemblies
โ€ข LiDAR scanning, point cloud registration, and reality capture workflows
โ€ข Reverse engineering of existing plant and equipment
โ€ข Engineering calculations and design verification
โ€ข Structural steel detailing and minor structural design
โ€ข General arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, and BOM development
โ€ข Equipment design including chutes, hoppers, conveyors, platforms, access systems, and material handling equipment
โ€ข Design reviews, drawing checking, and quality assurance processes
โ€ข Client, supplier, and fabrication workshop liaison
โ€ข Site measurement, plant inspections, and brownfield project execution

Technical Expertise:

โ€ข Advanced LiDAR scanning technologies and reality capture systems
โ€ข Point cloud processing and registration software
โ€ข AutoCAD 2D/3D
โ€ข Autodesk Inventor Professional
โ€ข SolidWorks and 3D CAD modelling
โ€ข Navisworks and clash detection workflows
โ€ข Microsoft Office Suite
โ€ข Engineering drawing standards and manufacturing documentation

Industry Experience:

โ€ข Construction Site Scanning
โ€ข Mineral processing facilities
โ€ข Bulk materials handling systems
โ€ข Ports and terminals
โ€ข Manufacturing facilities
โ€ข Smelters and processing plants
โ€ข Water and wastewater infrastructure
โ€ข Energy and industrial facilities

Recognised for delivering accurate, practical, and cost-effective engineering solutions while maintaining high drafting standards, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and project delivery.

Sydney-based role: -involving mechanical design, industrial drafting, reality capture, LiDAR scanning, and engineering project support.

Applications can be sent to:

Hamilton By Design Co.
Email: [email protected]
Subject:ย Application โ€“ LiDAR – SolidWorks – Inner Sydney NSW


Mechanical Draftsperson / SolidWorks Professional

Location: Fairfieldโ€“Liverpool Industrial Areas, NSW
Employment Type: Full Time

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About the Opportunity

Hamilton By Design Co. currently has a highly valued client seeking an experienced Mechanical Draftsperson / SolidWorks Professional to join their team. This opportunity would suit a motivated and technically capable individual looking to further develop their career within industrial and heavy manufacturing environments.

The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced environment supporting mechanical design and drafting activities across a range of engineering projects.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant mechanical design or drafting experience
  • Experience within the industrial or heavy manufacturing sector
  • High-level communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience using SolidWorks and various current 3D CAD software packages
  • A Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, or an Associate Diploma / Mechanical Design Drafting qualification
  • Strong attention to detail and effective time management skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills

  • Experience producing manufacturing and fabrication drawings
  • Understanding of Australian drafting standards
  • Experience with mechanical assemblies and industrial equipment
  • Exposure to mining, manufacturing, or industrial plant environments

What We Offer

  • Full-time secure employment
  • Opportunity to work on diverse engineering projects
  • Exposure to industrial and heavy manufacturing environments
  • Career development opportunities
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity for ongoing growth and professional development

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Examples of drafting or design work (if available)

Applications can be sent to:

Hamilton By Design Co.
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Application โ€“ SolidWorks – Fairfieldโ€“Liverpool Industrial Area


Fabrication Draftsperson / Project Co-ordinator

Location: Central Coast, NSW
Employment Type: Full Time

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About the Opportunity

Hamilton By Design Co. currently has a highly valued client seeking an experienced Fabrication Draftsperson / Project Co-ordinator to join their growing team on the Central Coast.

This opportunity would suit a motivated individual with strong technical and organisational skills who enjoys working across fabrication, drafting, and project delivery activities within industrial and manufacturing environments.

The successful applicant will work closely with engineering, workshop, and project teams to support projects from concept and design through to fabrication and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and review fabrication drawings and engineering documentation
  • Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and technical drawings
  • Assist with project co-ordination and scheduling activities
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, workshop personnel, and project stakeholders
  • Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs) and fabrication documentation
  • Monitor project progress and support delivery outcomes
  • Support manufacturing and workshop operations where required
  • Assist with procurement and material tracking activities
  • Review drawings and documentation for quality and compliance
  • Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities

Skills & Experience Required

  • Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Design Drafting, or a related discipline
  • Experience within fabrication, industrial, or manufacturing environments
  • Experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar 3D CAD software
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
  • Positive attitude and proactive problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills

  • Experience producing fabrication and workshop drawings
  • Understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes
  • Experience with structural steel, mechanical assemblies, or industrial equipment
  • Understanding of Australian drafting and fabrication standards
  • Exposure to project delivery and client interaction

What We Offer

  • Full-time secure employment
  • Diverse and interesting engineering projects
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Opportunity for career growth and advancement
  • Exposure to a range of industrial and manufacturing applications

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Examples of drafting or project work (if available)

Applications can be sent to:

Hamilton By Design Co.
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Application โ€“ Fabrication Draftsperson Co-ordinator – Central Coast


Job Advertisement: Casual FIFO Mechanical Engineer โ€“ Design & Project Support

Job Title: Casual FIFO Mechanical Engineer โ€“ Design & Project Support
Location: FIFO to QLD mine sites (including Mount Isa region)
Employment Type: Casual / Project-Based
Roster: Shutdowns and short-term project rosters (varies by project)
Industry: Mining, Resources & Energy | Engineering

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About the Company

Hamilton By Design provides mechanical engineering, design, and site support services to mining and industrial operations. We work across maintenance, shutdowns, and capital projects, delivering practical, site-ready engineering solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with approximately 3+ yearsโ€™ experience for casual FIFO engagements, supporting design, planning, and project execution on active mine sites and industrial facilities.

This role suits engineers who enjoy project-based work and gaining hands-on site experience across a variety of scopes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Mechanical design and drafting support using SolidWorks
  • Producing and reviewing fabrication and installation drawings
  • Assisting with project planning, scheduling, and coordination
  • Liaising with site supervisors, trades, and contractors
  • Supporting procurement, fabrication, and installation activities
  • Participating in site inspections and commissioning support
  • Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards

What Weโ€™re Looking For

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Approximately 3+ yearsโ€™ experience in mechanical design and project environments
  • Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Exposure to project coordination or delivery on industrial or mining sites
  • Ability to mobilise for FIFO work and operate in site environments
  • Strong safety focus and communication skills

Mandatory Requirements

  • Current Australian work rights
  • White Card
  • Ability to pass site medical and D&A screening
  • Willingness to complete site inductions (e.g. Standard 11 if required)

What We Offer

  • Competitive casual FIFO rates and project allowances
  • Flights, accommodation and meals provided
  • Exposure to mining shutdowns and brownfield projects
  • Opportunity for repeat project engagements

How to Apply

Please send your resume and brief summary of your design and project experience to:
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
Subject: Application โ€“ Casual FIFO Mechanical Engineer (Design & Projects)


Job Advertisement: Cleaner โ€“ Residential, Office & Industrial

Job Title: Cleaner โ€“ Residential, Office & Factory Cleaning
Location: Mount Isa, QLD
Employment Type: Casual or Part-Time (with opportunity for ongoing work)
Industry: Trades & Services | Cleaning Services

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About the Company

Hamilton By Design provides maintenance and support services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients in Mount Isa. We take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality service and building strong relationships with our customers.

About the Role

We are seeking reliable and motivated Cleaners to carry out cleaning services across homes, offices, and factory environments in Mount Isa. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and is comfortable working in a variety of environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • General residential cleaning (bathrooms, kitchens, floors, dusting)
  • Office cleaning including desks, amenities and common areas
  • Factory and light industrial cleaning (workshops, lunchrooms, amenities)
  • Safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
  • Following site safety and access procedures

What Weโ€™re Looking For

  • Previous cleaning experience (residential, commercial or industrial preferred)
  • Strong attention to detail and reliability
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
  • Good communication skills and professional presentation
  • Current driverโ€™s licence and reliable transport (preferred)
  • White Card (preferred for factory sites)

What We Offer

  • Steady local work in Mount Isa
  • Flexible hours depending on client needs
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity for ongoing work for the right candidate

How to Apply

Please send your resume and brief work history to:
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
Subject: Application โ€“ Cleaner (Mount Isa)

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You wouldnโ€™t expect plasticine to hold up a roof

So why expect precision measurement from a low-grade scanner?

You would never expect plasticine to hold up a roof.

It is simply not designed for that purpose.

So why would you expect precision, fabrication-grade measurements from a low-grade scanner that was never intended for engineering, structural verification, or load-critical decision-making?

At Hamilton By Design, this distinction matters โ€” because the consequences of poor data do not appear on a screen.
They appear later, on site, in steel, time, cost, and risk.


The problem with โ€œone-size-fits-allโ€ scanning

The term โ€œ3D scanningโ€ is often used to describe vastly different technologies with vastly different outcomes.

A phone-based scan, poly scan, or real-estate laser capture tool is designed to:

  • Look good
  • Be fast
  • Be easy to use
  • Support visualisation and marketing

An engineering-grade laser scanner is designed to:

  • Capture true geometry
  • Provide repeatable, verifiable measurements
  • Support CAD modelling, fabrication drawings, and structural assessment

These tools are not interchangeable, even if the outputs look similar at first glance.

Visual accuracy is not structural accuracy.


When โ€œclose enoughโ€ becomes very expensive

Low-grade scanners may produce models that appear accurate, but engineering does not work on appearances.

When steel is being fabricated, installed, or retrofitted, millimetres matter.

Errors in geometry can lead to:

  • Beams that are too short to achieve adequate bearing
  • Misaligned columns or plates
  • Clashes with existing services or structure
  • Forced site modifications and rework
  • Extended shutdowns and access costs

This is why Hamilton By Design approaches scanning as an engineering input, not a visual product.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Related service: 3D Laser Scanning Services


You cannot engineer what you cannot see

Phone scans and visual capture methods only record what is visible.

They cannot:

  • Establish footing depth
  • Confirm foundation geometry
  • Identify slab thickening or edge beams
  • Verify load paths below ground

If you cannot see or verify how loads are transferred into the ground, you cannot responsibly design the structure above it.

Hamilton By Design addresses this gap through an engineering-led approach that combines:

  • Measured geometry
  • Subsurface investigation (where appropriate)
  • Structural logic and interpretation

๐Ÿ‘‰ Related service: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Services
๐Ÿ‘‰ Related service: As-Built Documentation


Beam length, bearing, and support are not optional details

A structural beam does not just need to โ€œfit in the spaceโ€.

It must:

  • Span between actual supports
  • Achieve sufficient bearing length
  • Align with load-bearing elements
  • Transfer load safely and compliantly

Low-grade scanning tools often:

  • Smooth over out-of-square conditions
  • Hide offsets and construction tolerances
  • Mask inadequate support conditions

Engineering-grade scanning reveals what really exists, not what drawings or assumptions suggest.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Related service: Scan-to-CAD Modelling
๐Ÿ‘‰ Related service: Structural Drafting


Why engineering-grade scanners exist

Industrial laser scanners are not expensive or complex by accident.

They exist because engineering requires:

  • Known accuracy performance
  • Repeatable measurement results
  • Controlled registration and QA
  • Traceable geometry suitable for design and fabrication

Just as structural steel exists because plasticine cannot carry load, engineering scanners exist because consumer tools cannot provide engineering certainty.

Hamilton By Design uses engineering-grade scanners because the outcomes demand it.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more: Reality Capture for Engineering


Scanning is not the outcome โ€” engineering is

At Hamilton By Design, scanning is never delivered in isolation.

It is part of a single-source engineering workflow that connects:

  • Reality capture
  • Subsurface understanding
  • CAD modelling
  • Fabrication-ready documentation

This reduces:

  • Misinterpretation of raw data
  • Risk transfer between consultants
  • Late design changes
  • Site improvisation

๐Ÿ‘‰ Related service: Mechanical Engineering Services
๐Ÿ‘‰ Related service: Fabrication Drawings


Where low-grade scanning does make sense

This is not about dismissing phone scans entirely.

They are suitable when:

  • The outcome is visualisation
  • Measurements are indicative only
  • No structural or fabrication decisions depend on the data

They are not suitable when:

  • Steel is being fabricated
  • Loads are being introduced or modified
  • Compliance and safety are required
  • Errors would surface on site

You match the tool to the consequence.


The Hamilton By Design position

Hamilton By Design exists to support projects where:

  • Accuracy matters
  • Geometry drives cost
  • Fabrication must fit first time
  • Engineering accountability is required

We do not promise โ€œquick scansโ€.
We deliver engineering confidence.

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The simple truth

You would not trust plasticine to hold up a roof.

And you should not trust a low-grade scanner to deliver precision geometry for structural or mechanical engineering.

If the outcome needs to be safe, compliant, and fit-first-time, the data must be engineered โ€” not approximated.


Next steps

If you are planning:

  • Structural modifications
  • Beam or column installation
  • Retrofit or upgrade works
  • Fabrication based on existing geometry

Talk to Hamilton By Design about engineering-grade reality capture and a workflow designed for real-world outcomes.

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Reconciliation Action Plan

Hamilton By Design acknowledges and supports Australia’s commitment to reconciliation. We recognise the importance of building meaningful and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communitiesโ€”particularly within the regions where we operate.

As an Australian-owned business, we are committed to engaging with Indigenous communities in a way that promotes inclusion, respect, and long-term benefit. While we are a small consultancy, we take steps to support reconciliation through:

  • Procurement Practices: Where possible, we seek to engage Indigenous-owned suppliers and contractors, particularly for site-based services and materials.
  • Cultural Awareness: Our team acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and encourages cultural awareness across project engagements.
  • Community Engagement: On projects in regional areas, we actively support client-led initiatives aimed at community engagement, Indigenous employment, and skills development.

We are committed to growing our contribution to reconciliation efforts and aligning our operations. We welcome future opportunities to collaborate and support your engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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Modern Slavery

Hamilton By Design is committed to ethical business practices and supports the objectives of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). We recognise the importance of transparency and due diligence in managing the risk of modern slavery within our business operations and supply chains.

As a specialised engineering consultancy, our operations are primarily office-based and service-driven. Our internal workforce is directly employed, with all employees and contractors engaged under fair and lawful terms in accordance with Australian employment standards and awards.

In relation to our supply chain, which is largely domestic and involves procurement of software, technical equipment, and professional services, we take the following steps to minimise modern slavery risks:

  • Supplier Screening: We engage with reputable Australian-based suppliers who are expected to comply with all relevant workplace and human rights legislation.
  • Risk Awareness: We periodically review our procurement practices to identify any exposure to higher-risk sectors or regions, particularly when sourcing technical hardware or materials.
  • Ethical Conduct: We maintain open communication with our subcontractors and partners to promote ethical behaviour and responsible sourcing.
  • Continuous Improvement: As our business grows, we are committed to formalising our modern slavery policy, enhancing supplier due diligence, and aligning with best practices in social responsibility.

We remain committed to continuous improvement and support our clients in building ethical and transparent supply chains.

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