Sheetmetal Worker

JobSource; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mulgrave Insulation Pty Ltd, in Mulgrave, Victoria, is seeking a qualified Sheetmetal Worker to join its fabrication and cladding team. The role covers fabrication from drawings, pattern development, and on-site fitting and installation of cladding components.

The candidate will read drawings, develop layouts, cut and form sheetmetal, and ensure dimensional accuracy and compliance with specifications. A White Card and EWP licence are desirable.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal) or an equivalent trade qualification.
• A minimum of 12 months’ recent experience as a sheetmetal tradesperson.
• Ability to read technical drawings and develop accurate patterns.
• Practical experience operating guillotines, folders, rollers, swaging machines and other sheetmetal fabrication equipment.
• Sound knowledge of sheetmetal joining and finishing methods.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine fabrication requirements.
• Select sheetmetal stock (stainless steel, galvanised steel, aluminium) per specs.
• Develop patterns and layouts for elbows, tees, and other components.
• Mark out sheetmetal using templates and precision instruments.
• Cut and form sheetmetal using guillotines, shears, nibblers and presses.
• Assemble and join components by riveting or mechanical fastening.
• Fabricate and install sheetmetal cladding on sites; inspect finished work for accuracy.
• Coordinate fabrication with site supervisors and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Interpret drawings

Read blueprints

Pattern development

Precision measurement

Team coordination

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal)

Tools

Guillotines

Folders

Rollers

Swaging machines

Beading machines

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Position: Sheetmetal Worker Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 p/a plus Super + fuel allowance + travel Employer Name: Mulgrave Insulation Pty Ltd A.B.N. 35 611 064 290 Job Location: 45 Glenvale Cres, Mulgrave, VIC, 3170, AUSTRALIA Advertising Period: 28 days

• 19 Oct 2026 > 16 Nov 2026

Summary Our client, Mulgrave Insulation Pty Ltd, is seeking a qualified Sheetmetal Worker to join its sheetmetal fabrication and cladding team in Mulgrave, Victoria. Established over 40 years ago, the company provides insulation and metal cladding solutions to commercial and industrial clients.

Its in-house sheetmetal workshop fabricates custom metal cladding for industrial piping, ductwork, tanks, vessels and mechanical equipment. This is a trade-level role covering sheetmetal fabrication from drawings, pattern development, and on-site fitting and installation of fabricated sheetmetal products. The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine sheetmetal fabrication, material and equipment requirements.
• Select sheetmetal stock, including stainless steel, galvanised steel and aluminium, and check sizes, gauges and dimensions against specifications.
• Develop patterns and layouts for fitted components such as elbows, tees, reducers, end caps and tank heads, using geometric layout methods.
• Mark out sheetmetal using templates, gauges and precision measuring instruments.
• Cut sheetmetal using guillotines, power shears, nibblers, snips and other fabrication equipment.
• Shape and form sheetmetal using folding machines, rollers, presses and swaging or beading machines to produce formed edges, seams and interlocking joints.
• Assemble and join fabricated components by riveting and screw-fixing.
• Fabricate custom metal cladding and jacketing for industrial piping, ductwork, tanks, vessels and mechanical equipment.
• Fit, assemble and install fabricated sheetmetal cladding on commercial and industrial sites.
• Inspect completed components for dimensional accuracy, joint integrity and compliance with specifications.
• Finish fabricated components by trimming, deburring, filing and cleaning.
• Repair and refabricate damaged sheetmetal components.
• Coordinate fabrication and installation activities with site supervisors and other trades.
• Maintain workshop equipment and follow safe operating procedures and Australian WHS requirements.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal) or an equivalent trade qualification, or at least three years of relevant sheetmetal trade experience.
• A minimum of 12 months’ recent experience as a sheetmetal tradesperson in the fabrication and installation of sheetmetal products.
• Demonstrated ability to read technical drawings and develop accurate patterns and layouts.
• Practical experience operating guillotines, folders, rollers, swaging machines and other sheetmetal fabrication equipment.
• Sound knowledge of sheetmetal joining and finishing methods, including riveting and mechanical fastening.
• Ability to work safely and accurately on commercial and industrial construction sites.
• A valid White Card; EWP licence desirable.