Process Worker – Sheet Metal / Machine Operator

Temperzone Limited; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Temperzone Limited in Sydney is seeking an experienced Process Worker – Sheet Metal / Machine Operator for our Blacktown site. You will operate sheet metal machinery to cut, bend and form aluminium components used in manufacturing.

This hands-on role requires previous machine operation experience with sheet metal or aluminium, reading drawings, and a safety-focused approach. Afternoon shift hours are 1:30pm–10:00pm Monday to Thursday and 11:00am–5:00pm Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal or aluminium manufacturing.
• Ability to read drawings and measurements.
• Experience operating sheet metal machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Reliable transport and Australian work rights.
• Forklift/hoist experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor sheet metal machinery.
• Cut, bend and form sheet metal and aluminium components.
• Match jobs and drawings with machine programs.
• Measure dimensions and adjust as needed.
• Change tooling and ensure correct tooling and drawings are used.
• Monitor machine performance and respond to breakdowns.
• Perform TPM activities.
• Organise work queues and load raw materials.
• Move finished components to the next production stage.
• Follow safety and environmental requirements and raise concerns.

Skills

Sheet metal

Aluminium

Machine operation

Reading drawings

Measurement & inspection

Tooling setup

Safety focus

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Tools

Forklift

Hoist

Job description

Process Worker – Sheet Metal / Machine Operator

Posted: 16/10/2026

Closing Date: 15/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney

Job Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Temperzone is one of Australasia’s leading manufacturers of air conditioning and climate control solutions. For 70 years, we’ve been designing, manufacturing and testing innovative HVAC products, with local manufacturing facilities in Australia and New Zealand. Our Blacktown facility is an important part of our Australian manufacturing operation

Job Description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Process Worker – Sheet Metal / Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team at our Blacktown site.

This is a hands-on role within our Sheet Metal area, operating machinery to cut, bend and form sheet metal and aluminium components used in our manufacturing process.

The role would suit someone who has previous machine operation experience, particularly working with sheet metal, aluminium, cutting or bending machinery.

Afternoon shift hours:
Monday to Thursday: 1:30pm – 10:00pm
Friday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Sheetmetal Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for:

• Setting up, operating and monitoring sheet metal machinery
• Cutting, bending and forming sheet metal and aluminium components
• Selecting jobs and matching drawings with machine programs
• Measuring dimensions, angles and rotations and making adjustments where required
• Changing tooling and ensuring the correct tooling and drawings are used
• Monitoring machine performance, making adjustments and responding to breakdowns
• Performing regular Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities
• Organising work queues and loading raw materials
• Moving finished components safely to the next stage of production
• Following safety and environmental requirements and raising any safety issues or concerns

Desired Skills and Experience

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is mechanically minded, safety-conscious and comfortable working with manufacturing machinery.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous sheet metal or aluminium manufacturing experience
• Experience cutting, bending or forming sheet metal or aluminium
• Previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment
• Confidence reading drawings, measurements and dimensions
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
• Experience setting up or changing machine tooling
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on producing quality work
• A reliable, team‑focused approach
• A strong commitment to safe work practices
• Reliable transport and appropriate Australian work rights

Forklift and/or hoist experience would also be beneficial given the material handling requirements of the role.

Why join Temperzone?

You’ll be joining an established manufacturing business with a long history of designing and manufacturing products locally. Temperzone has continued to invest in its Australian and New Zealand manufacturing operations and production technology.

If you have experience operating machinery and working with sheet metal or aluminium and are looking for a stable, permanent afternoon shift opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.