Sheet Metal Fabrication Technician — Precision & Assembly

MCI Metal Stamping; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Consolidated Industries Pty Ltd in Campbellfield, Victoria, seeks an experienced Sheetmetal Trades Worker for a full-time role. You will read drawings, measure, cut, form and weld sheet metal, assemble components, inspect outputs, and ensure quality per specifications.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a modern manufacturing facility that operates to high standards. Salary is a minimum AUD 79,423 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) or 3 Years experience or Relevant Cert IV.
• Demonstrated at least 3 years' experience in sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience operating sheet metal fabrication machinery, hand tools and power tools.
• Strong measuring and dimensional accuracy.
• Sound fabrication, fitting and assembly skills.
• Welding and metal joining experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Forklift experience/licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, plans and specifications.
• Measure and mark out sheet metal using appropriate measuring equipment, templates and reference points.
• Select and prepare metal stock appropriate to job specifications.
• Cut sheet metal using hand tools, power tools and fabrication machinery.
• Shape, bend and form sheet metal using folding and bending machines, rollers, presses and other equipment.
• Fabricate, fit and assemble components and finished products.
• Join components using appropriate welding and fabrication techniques.
• Inspect manufactured parts and materials to ensure they meet specifications and required quality standards.
• Finish fabricated products through filing, sanding, grinding, polishing and cleaning as required.
• Safely operate workshop machinery, equipment and power tools.
• Identify and rectify fabrication or assembly issues where required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Comply with workplace health and safety requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring

Fabrication

Welding

Quality workmanship

Attention to detail

Safety practices

Education

AQF Certificate III (or IV) or 3 years experience

Tools

Sheet metal fabrication machinery

Power tools

Forklift licence (advantageous)

Job description

Merit Consolidated Industries Pty Ltd in Campbellfield, Victoria, seeks an experienced Sheetmetal Trades Worker for a full-time role. You will read drawings, measure, cut, form and weld sheet metal, assemble components, inspect outputs, and ensure quality per specifications.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a modern manufacturing facility that operates to high standards. Salary is a minimum AUD 79,423 plus superannuation.