Sheet Metal Worker

RGIT Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Family-focused hours

Employee benefits platform

Growth potential

Monthly awards

Job summary

JLE Manufacturing & Hire in Newcastle, NSW is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker for a permanent, full-time role in our manufacturing team. You will produce high-quality metal components and work to client specifications while upholding safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has relevant sheet metal fabrication experience, an engineering trade qualification, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade or Certificate III Boilermaker – Fabrication or Sheet Metal trade qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in sheet metal fabrication or related metal manufacturing environment.
• Current Drivers Licence and White card.
• Ability to safely operate fabrication tools and machinery within training and authorisation limits.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements in manufacturing.
• First Aid knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, sketches, job cards, work instructions and specifications to determine material, equipment and fabrication requirements.
• Measure, mark out and set up sheet metal materials used by JLE Manufacturing & Hire.
• Fabricate and assemble components for JLE manufacturing, hire equipment, project works, repairs and modifications.
• Operate machinery and equipment safely where trained and authorised.
• Complete accurate measurement and quality checks to ensure finished work meets JLE standards, customer requirements and job specifications.
• Finish fabricated products by grinding, filing, sanding, polishing, cleaning and preparing surfaces for coating, delivery, hire use or installation.
• Assist with workshop fit-out, assembly, maintenance, repair, modification and preparation of fabricated items and hire assets as required.
• Support site installation, service and repair activities when required, following JLE site requirements and customer procedures.
• Report material shortages, equipment faults, quality concerns, hazards and production issues to the Workshop Manager, Supervisor or relevant JLE representative.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Workshop fabrication

Health and safety awareness

First Aid

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Certificate III Boilermaker – Fabrication

Sheet Metal trade qualification

Equivalent recognised trade experience

Job description

Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 15 Sep 2026

Description

We are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker to join our manufacturing team in Newcastle, New South Wales. This permanent, full-time position is essential for producing high-quality metal components that meet our clients' specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sheet metal fabrication and a commitment to safety and quality standards, contributing to our reputation for excellence in the industry.

Key responsibilities include:

• Read and interpret drawings, sketches, job cards, work instructions and specifications to determine material, equipment and fabrication requirements.
• Measure, mark out and set up sheet metal materials used by JLE Manufacturing & Hire.
• Fabricate and assemble components for JLE manufacturing, hire equipment, project works, repairs and modifications.
• Operate machinery and equipment safely where trained and authorised.
• Complete accurate measurement and quality checks to ensure finished work meets JLE standards, customer requirements and job specifications.
• Finish fabricated products by grinding, filing, sanding, polishing, cleaning and preparing surfaces for coating, delivery, hire use or installation.
• Assist with workshop fit-out, assembly, maintenance, repair, modification and preparation of fabricated items and hire assets as required.
• Support site installation, service and repair activities when required, following JLE site requirements and customer procedures.
• Report material shortages, equipment faults, quality concerns, hazards and production issues to the Workshop Manager, Supervisor or relevant JLE representative.

Why make the move?

Join a stable workshop environment with consistent production work and competitive rewards.

Benefits include:

• Competitive remunerationpackage.
• Family-focused hourssupporting work-life balance.
• Employee benefits platformwith retail, healthcare, gym, and novated leasing discounts.
• Long-term growth potentialwithin JLE Group and Maas Group Holdings.
• Monthly values awardsand employee recognition.
• Supportive workshop team environment.

What you'll bring

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, Certificate III Boilermaker – Fabrication, Sheet Metal trade qualification, or equivalent recognised trade experience.
• Demonstrated experience in sheet metal fabrication, workshop fabrication or a related metal manufacturing environment.
• Current Drivers Licence
• White card
• Ability to safely operate relevant fabrication tools and machinery within training and authorisation limits.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements in a manufacturing or workshop environment.
• First Aid.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, hire, mining, industrial, electrical infrastructure or project fabrication environment.

About JLE Manufacturing & Hire

Established in 2004 and now part ofMaas Group Holdings,JLE Groupspecialises in producing and renting high-quality electrical equipment that powers construction, mining, and tunnelling projects across Australia.

For skilled Sheet Metal workers, we offer consistent work in modern facilities, cutting-edge equipment, and career stability backed by a secure project pipeline. Our focus on quality, safety, and innovation creates real opportunities within a collaborative manufacturing team.