Draughtsperson

About Active VMA

Active VMA is an established engineering company that has grown an excellent reputation over the last 25 years for both its product and service. Our Vehicles division manufactures specialised vehicle bodies from traffic management vehicles through to tipper trucks for the civil construction and agricultural industries. Our Machinery team specialises in manufacturing forestry machine guarding packages and works with all the major excavator brands sold in NZ. Whilst our Attachments division supplies mulching, land clearing, demolition, and construction attachments for heavy machinery.

*We invest in our people – from apprenticeships and training through to personal and leadership development. *We are large enough to have varied work so can provide opportunities to learn and grow into new roles and
responsibilities. *We are committed to taking care of our work family and provide initiatives and regular social events to promote a great place to work. *We offer competitive pay rates dependant on what you bring and deliver. *We are an equal opportunities employer – which means we respect and support all humans who join us. *Our senior leadership team is proactive and involved in supporting the business every day. *Based in central Rotorua where you can spend less time commuting and more time with your favourite people and interests.

The Opportunity

Junior/Intermediate Draughtsperson

*We are seeking a Junior/Intermediate level Draughtsperson *This is a permanent, full time position with minimum guaranteed hours of 35 hours per week although the normal work week consists of 42.5 hours *Remuneration will be between $27 and $40 per hour dependant on ability and experience *The role is based at our workshop in Rotorua

Key Responsibilities

*Model parts and assemblies for each job based on layout drawings, quotes and specifications *Produce workshop manufacturing drawings (fabrication, folding, profiling and machining) within required timeframes to meet manufacturing deadlines *Produce bills of material and steel cut lists from drawings for procurement *Produce layout drawings from quotes and specifications with input from the Product Managers *Where necessary, liaise with the suppliers to obtain and/or verify design data *At all times, ensure the products being designed are cost-effective and based on sound and best practice engineering principles and are fit for their intended purpose

What You’ll Bring

*A minimum of 3 years’ experience in 3D modelling (preferably SolidWorks) and 2D drawing (preferably AutoCAD) *Experience with EPDM (Enterprise Product Data Management) software is advantageous *Be able to produce engineering manufacturing drawings and bills of materials quickly and accurately *Have commenced study towards or already hold a Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) or an equivalent qualification *Good time management and organisational skills *Able to work as part of a team as well as unsupervised *Excellent numeracy and English, verbal and written communication skills *Some road transport industry and/or forestry equipment industry-related experience would be advantageous *Quality Management systems exposure *Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and principles *Must have NZ residency or already hold the appropriate visa to enter and work in New Zealand *Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test if requested

Act Now!

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV as well as a cover letter to brenda.kelly@activevma.co.nz

We will be interviewing candidates as they come through, and this job listing may close earlier without notice. So, if this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please act now.