Sheet Metal Worker

Parratech; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parratech is seeking a 1st/2nd Class Sheet Metal Worker to join our Manufacturing team in Australia. You will measure, set out and fabricate acoustic silencers, flue pipes and related sheet metal components, reading engineering drawings to exact dimensions.

You will operate guillotines, folders and rollers, perform insulation and lagging, and ensure work meets drawings, specifications and production deadlines. A strong eye for detail and safe practices is essential.

Qualifications

• 1st or 2nd Class Sheet Metal Worker qualification required.
• Experience fabricating acoustic silencers, flue systems or industrial sheet metalwork preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and measure/mark out from drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Measure and accurately set out acoustic silencers, flue pipes and associated components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Mark out, cut, fold, roll and fabricate sheet metal components to required dimensions.
• Fabricate acoustic silencer casings, flue sections, covers, flashings and associated sheet metalwork.
• Complete insulation and lagging of acoustic silencers, flue pipes and related equipment.
• Operate sheet metal fabrication machinery, including guillotines, folders and rollers.
• Check finished work for dimensional accuracy, quality and compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Identify and report any fabrication issues, defects or discrepancies.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to achieve project requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.
• Follow Parratech WHS procedures, safe work practices and quality requirements.
• Meet agreed production schedules and project deadlines.
• Take pride and ownership in the quality and presentation of completed work.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Engineering drawings interpretation

Measurement & marking out

Quality workmanship

Team collaboration

Education

1st/2nd Class Sheet Metal Worker qualification

Tools

Guillotines

Folders

Rollers

Hand tools

Insulation handling tools

Job description

At Parratech, we design, engineer, manufacture, and install top-tier prefabricated and site installed solutions for clients across Australia and New Zealand. Our solution-based approach drives every project we undertake, ensuring we deliver on time and to the highest standards. With a commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence, Parratech is a leader in the industry, and we are looking for talented professionals to join our dynamic team.

Position Summary:

About Us:

At Parratech, we design, engineer, manufacture, and install top-tier prefabricated and site installed solutions for clients across Australia and New Zealand. Our solution-based approach drives every project we undertake, ensuring we deliver on time and to the highest standards. With a commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence, Parratech is a leader in the industry, and we are looking for talented professionals to join our dynamic team.

Position Summary:

The 1st / 2nd Class Sheet Metal Worker will be responsible for the accurate measurement, set-out, fabrication, insulation and lagging of acoustic silencers, flue pipes and associated sheet metal components. The role requires a high level of trade skill, attention to detail and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Parratech Manufacturing team to deliver quality products safely, efficiently and within required project timeframes.

Responsibilities:

• Measure and accurately set out acoustic silencers, flue pipes and associated components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Mark out, cut, fold, roll and fabricate sheet metal components to required dimensions.
• Fabricate acoustic silencer casings, flue sections, covers, flashings and associated sheet metalwork.
• Complete insulation and lagging of acoustic silencers, flue pipes and related equipment.
• Operate sheet metal fabrication machinery, including guillotines, folders, rollers and associated hand tools.
• Check finished work for dimensional accuracy, quality and compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Identify and report any fabrication issues, defects or discrepancies.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to achieve project requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.
• Follow Parratech WHS procedures, safe work practices and quality requirements.
• Meet agreed production schedules and project deadlines.
• Take pride and ownership in the quality and presentation of completed work.

Key Skills/Qualifications:

• 1st or 2nd Class Sheet Metal Worker trade qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience working with acoustic silencers, flue systems, ducting or industrial sheet metalwork would be highly regarded.
• Ability to accurately measure, mark out and fabricate components from engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication techniques.
• Competent in the use of guillotines, folders, rollers and other sheet metal machinery.
• Experience with insulation and lagging is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of measurements, dimensions, tolerances and fabrication requirements.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of WHS requirements and safe work practices.
• Physically capable of handling sheet metal, insulation and fabricated components safely.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to meeting production requirements.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Parratech Values – How We Lead Quality:

We Have Grit: Stay accountable when quality issues are difficult. Persist through root cause, corrective action and sustainable close-out rather than accepting workarounds.

We Keep It Real: Use facts, data and transparent conversations. Surface quality risks early, challenge respectfully and communicate clearly with leaders, teams, clients and suppliers.

Do It Right – Always: Set the standard for compliance, integrity and right-first-time delivery. Never trade quality for speed, convenience or short-term outcomes.

We Care About People: Build capability rather than blame. Create systems that help people succeed, listen to frontline insight and ensure quality decisions protect our people, customers and reputation.