Press Brake Operator - Day and Night Shift Options

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

Paid leave

Superannuation entitlements

Job summary

AC Laser Cutting in Thomastown, Melbourne VIC is seeking experienced CNC Press Brake Operators for day and night shifts. You will set up, program and operate press brakes, read drawings, select tooling and ensure high-quality, precise bending of sheet metal.

We offer permanent full-time roles with a modern facility, competitive hourly rates, and an afternoon shift loading for night shifts. Immediate start for suitable applicants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating CNC press brake machines.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and bending processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Experience selecting tooling, setting up machines and performing quality checks.
• Confidence working independently and solving production issues.
• A high level of attention to detail, safety and workmanship.
• A current Australian forklift licence.
• Experience operating Bystronic press brakes will be highly regarded, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC press brake machines.
• Select appropriate tooling and determine bending sequences.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Program and operate press brakes, including Bystronic equipment where required.
• Complete first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks.
• Identify and troubleshoot bending or programming issues.
• Work independently to achieve production targets and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Skills

CNC press brake operation

Reading drawings

Tooling selection

Quality inspections

Forklift licence

Tools

Bystronic equipment

Job description

Press Brake Operator - Day and Night Shift Options

CNC Press Brake Operators - Day & Night Shifts

AC Laser Cutting | Thomastown, Melbourne VIC

Full-Time | Competitive Hourly Rates + Afternoon Shift Loading

Experienced CNC Press Brake Operator? We Want to Hear From You!

Join a growing, family-owned Australian manufacturing business where your skills, experience and workmanship are valued.

AC Laser Cutting is seeking experienced CNC Press Brake Operators to join our established sheet metal manufacturing team in Thomastown.

We have opportunities available across both day and night shifts, offering stable full-time employment, competitive hourly rates and a modern manufacturing environment.

If you're confident setting up and operating CNC press brakes, reading engineering drawings and producing accurate, high-quality components, we'd love to hear from you.

Choose the Shift That Suits You

DAY SHIFT

• Monday to Friday
• 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Full-time, consistent weekday hours

NIGHT SHIFT

• Sunday to Thursday
• 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
• Additional 30% night shift loading

Hourly pay is negotiable based on your skills and experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Set up and operate CNC press brake machines.
• Select appropriate tooling and determine efficient bending sequences.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Program and operate press brakes, including Bystronic equipment where required.
• Complete first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks.
• Identify and troubleshoot bending or programming issues.
• Work independently to achieve production targets and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in experienced operators who can confidently set up and run CNC press brakes with minimal supervision.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Proven experience operating CNC press brake machines.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and bending processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Experience selecting tooling, setting up machines and performing quality checks.
• Confidence working independently and solving production issues.
• A high level of attention to detail, safety and workmanship.
• A current Australian forklift licence.

Experience operating Bystronic press brakes will be highly regarded, but is not essential.

Why Join AC Laser?

• Competitive hourly rates based on your experience and capabilities.
• 30% night shift loading for night shift employees.
• Permanent full-time employment with paid leave and superannuation entitlements.
• Permanent 5 day roster with consistent working hours.
• Modern sheet metal manufacturing facility and equipment.
• Supportive, friendly, family-owned Australian business.
• Established and growing manufacturing operation.
• Immediate start available for suitable applicants.