Sheet Metal Bender & Brake Press Operator - Training

Middleby Australia Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking onsite

On-the-job training

Job summary

Middleby Australia Pty is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Bender to operate turret punch, fabrication and brake press machinery to manufacture sheet metal components per drawings. You will ensure quality, safety, and efficiency while meeting production targets in a clean, organized 5S environment.

The role requires strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, ability to read engineering drawings, and proven experience setting up and operating sheet metal machinery in a

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing quality inspections and measuring fabricated components.

Responsibilities

• Operate Turret Punch and Brake Press machines safely and efficiently.
• Manufacture sheet metal components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Set up machinery and tooling for production runs.
• Perform quality checks to ensure components meet required standards.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Identify and report defects, machine faults, or production issues.
• Conduct first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks during production.
• Assist with fabrication, assembly, and handling of sheet metal products.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine machine checks.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area in line with 5S principles.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to achieve production targets.
• Complete other duties as directed by the Production Manager.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Turret Punch

Brake Press

Reading drawings

Quality inspections

Teamwork

Tools

Turret Punch Machine

Brake Press Machine

Job description

Middleby Australia Pty is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Bender to operate turret punch, fabrication and brake press machinery to manufacture sheet metal components per drawings. You will ensure quality, safety, and efficiency while meeting production targets in a clean, organized 5S environment.

The role requires strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, ability to read engineering drawings, and proven experience setting up and operating sheet metal machinery in a