Press Brake Operator

Airocle; Picton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Airocle in Picton, NSW, seeks a hands-on Press Brake Operator to set up and run our sheet metal bending machinery for ventilation components. You will read workshop drawings, select tooling, adjust settings, check parts, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace.

This role offers consistent weekday hours with overtime in a family-owned manufacturing environment focused on quality. Join a team dedicated to safety, reliability and innovative ventilation solutions, contributing to Australian

Qualifications

• Experience operating a press brake or similar sheet metal machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret workshop drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, practical and motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machinery to bend sheet metal components to specification.
• Read and interpret workshop drawings, measurements and technical specifications.
• Select appropriate tooling and adjust machine settings as required.
• Check finished components for accuracy and quality.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and report any faults.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workspace.
• Work collaboratively with the manufacturing team to meet production deadlines.
• Assist with other general manufacturing duties as required.

Skills

Press brake ops

Workshop drawings

Quality focus

Health & safety

Teamwork

Tools

Press brake machine

Job description

We are Australia’s leading designer of natural ventilation solutions, specialising in the design, manufacture, and installation of innovative systems for buildings across Australia and internationally. As a proud family-owned business, we foster a supportive, team-oriented culture and are looking for a motivated Press Brake Operator to join our growing manufacturing team in Picton, NSW.

The Role

As a Press Brake Operator, you’ll play an important role in manufacturing high-quality sheet metal components for our ventilation systems. You’ll be responsible for setting up and operating press brake machinery, interpreting workshop drawings, and ensuring components are produced accurately and to specification.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with manufacturing experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety.

What You’ll Do:

• Set up and operate press brake machinery to bend sheet metal components to specification
• Read and interpret workshop drawings, measurements and technical specifications
• Select appropriate tooling and adjust machine settings as required
• Check finished components for accuracy and quality
• Perform basic machine maintenance and report any faults
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workspace
• Work collaboratively with the manufacturing team to meet production deadlines
• Assist with other general manufacturing duties as required

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience operating a press brake or similar sheet metal machinery
• Ability to read and interpret workshop drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Understanding of workplace health and safety practicesAbility to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, practical and motivated attitude

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive and team-oriented family business
• Enjoy consistent weekday hours with overtime opportunities
• Contribute to Australian manufacturing and innovative ventilation solutions
• Be part of a company that values quality, safety and teamwork

If you have experience in sheet metal manufacturing and take pride in producing quality work, we’d love to hear from you!