Fabrication & Assembly Tech (Metal/Textiles) — Growth Path

Shade Factor; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Shade Factor is a leading specialist in the supply of blinds and awnings for high value projects and is looking for a production worker to join the team in Melbourne. The role includes cutting and processing aluminium profiles, drilling and tapping, some fabric cutting and welding, plus coordinating with powder coaters and suppliers to manage orders through production to despatch.

The successful applicant will be highly organised, follow processes precisely, and bring a background in fabrication

Qualifications

• Must possess a driver’s license; forklift license advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality.
• Physically fit and have a history of reliable performance.
• Committed interest in technical details and quality of production.
• Background in fabrication or aligned trade preferred.
• Experience with fabric/textiles; Scissor lift/EWP qualification; Heights training or construction experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and processing of aluminium profiles.
• Setout, drilling and tapping of light metal components.
• Some fabric cutting and welding tasks.
• Delivery, collection and coordination with powder coaters and other suppliers.
• Management of customer orders through manufacturing and despatch processes.
• Management of other factory staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality orientation

Reliable performance

Fabrication background

Tools

Forklift license

Driver's license

Job description

Shade Factor is a leading specialist in the supply of blinds and awnings for high value projects and is looking for a production worker to join the team in Melbourne. The role includes cutting and processing aluminium profiles, drilling and tapping, some fabric cutting and welding, plus coordinating with powder coaters and suppliers to manage orders through production to despatch.

The successful applicant will be highly organised, follow processes precisely, and bring a background in fabrication