Sheetmetal Trades Worker

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 is seeking an experienced and reliable Sheetmetal Trades Worker to join our manufacturing team in Campbellfield, Victoria.

This is a full-time position suited to a skilled tradesperson with practical experience in sheet metal fabrication, forming and assembly, with the ability to accurately interpret technical drawings and manufacture components to specification.

About us

Merit Consolidated Ind Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality metal components and assemblies. For over 40 years, we've been providing precision metal stamping, fabrication and assembly solutions to clients across a range of industries. Our state-of-the-art facility in Campbellfield is equipped with the latest manufacturing technology, and our talented team of experts are dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services.

Key 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 & Experience

The role requires the qualification and minimum experience below; the other skills and experience listed are preferred:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of 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.

What We Offer

• Minimum annual salary of AUD 79,423 plus superannuation.
• Full-time role with 38 ordinary working hours per week.
• Stable employment in a manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to utilise and further develop your sheet metal fabrication skills.
• Supportive team environment.

About the Role

As a Sheetmetal Trades Worker, you will work within our manufacturing operation producing and assembling metal products and components. Accuracy, attention to detail, quality workmanship and safe working practices are essential to this position.

You will be expected to work from drawings and specifications, prepare and form sheet metal, fabricate and assemble components, inspect completed work and ensure finished products meet the required specifications and quality standards.