Process Worker

seek.com.au; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown, an architectural sheet metal manufacturing company located in Thomastown, seeks a reliable, hands-on Process Worker to join the workshop floor and keep production moving. The role involves direct floor work, handling sheet metal, and supporting machine operators and fabricators.

You will be on a physically demanding workshop floor, with responsibilities ranging from loading and unloading with a forklift to deburring and packing finished products. CNC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Forklift license is essential.
• Experience in sheet metal, engineering, or heavy manufacturing is a plus.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy items.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload delivery trucks and move sheet metal stock with a forklift.
• Manually handle, lift and sort sheet metal parts.
• Load material into and unload parts from manufacturing machinery (punch presses, lasers, guillotines).
• Deburr and clean metal components as required.
• Pack, strap and wrap finished products for transport.
• Assist tradespeople and machine operators with workshop duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Reliability

Tools

CNC machines (laser, punch press)

Job description

We are an Architectural sheet metal manufacturing company located in Thomastown. We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Process Worker with a valid forklift license to join our workshop floor and keep our production moving.

The Role

You will be working directly on the workshop floor, handling sheet metal and supporting our machine operators and fabricators. This is a physical, hands-on role in a busy industrial manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Loading and unloading delivery trucks and moving sheet metal stock around the workshop using a forklift.

Manually handling, lifting, and sorting sheet metal parts.

Loading material into and taking off parts from manufacturing machinery (e.g., punch presses, lasers, or guillotines).

Deburring and cleaning up metal components as required.

Packing, strapping, and wrapping finished sheet metal products securely for transport.

Assisting tradespeople and machine operators with general workshop duties.

What We Are Looking For

Forklift License: A current and valid Forklift (LF) license is essential.

Workshop Experience: Previous experience working in a sheet metal, engineering, or heavy manufacturing environment is a plus.

Physical Fitness: This is a highly physical role. You must be comfortable with heavy lifting, manual labor, and being on your feet in a standard workshop environment.

Reliability: We need someone who turns up on time, works hard, and is ready to get their hands dirty.

Team Player: Ability to take direction from the workshop manager and work alongside our fabrication team.

Work Rights: Valid rights to work in Australia.

Machine Operation: Previous experience with CNC machines (laser, punch press, etc) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

Consistent hours with opportunities for overtime when the workshop is busy.

On-site parking.

Straightforward, no-nonsense workshop team.

Long-term opportunity for the right person who puts in the effort.