Sheetmetal Worker - Brake Press

Schiavello; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Supportive team culture

Job summary

At Schiavello, a Sheet Metal Worker with Brake Press experience will contribute to high-quality metal components. The role covers fabrication, machine operation, assembly, and quality control within our manufacturing team.

You will read technical drawings, select materials, and ensure precision through various forming and finishing processes, while upholding OH&S standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sheet Metal Worker in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Experience operating Brake Press machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.
• Forklift licence (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specs to determine job requirements and materials.
• Select and inspect sheet metal materials to meet specs.
• Measure and mark materials using templates and gauges.
• Cut sheet metal with hand tools and machinery.
• Shape and form with Brake Press and related tools.
• Assemble components using welding, riveting, soldering, brazing.
• Finish by polishing, filing, sanding and cleaning.
• Perform repairs on damaged sheet metal parts.
• Maintain safe, clean, organized work area per OH&S.

Skills

Brake press operation

Reading drawings

Independent and teamwork

Safety standards

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift licence

Tools

Brake Press machinery

Job description

Sheet Metal Worker - Brake Press Experience

About Us

At the Schiavello Group of Companies, we share a vision: "To be the world's most innovative and respected specialist in integrated and advanced workspace design, technology, and environment." To help make this vision a reality, we seek individuals who embody our core values, demonstrate the capacity to succeed, and have the drive to build a rewarding career.

For over 60 years, we have been a leader in our industry. We are now looking for a motivated and experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join our Schiavello Manufacturing team.

We are specifically seeking candidates with experience in Brake Press operations. If you have experience in this-of these specialist areas and are looking to join a respected Australian manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Sheet Metal Worker, you will play a key role in our manufacturing operations, producing high-quality sheet metal components and finished products to exact specifications. This hands-on role involves fabrication, machine operation, assembly, and quality control, with a focus on Brake Press.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine job requirements, materials, and equipment needed.

Select and inspect sheet metal materials such as stainless steel, galvanised steel, mild steel, aluminium, and copper to ensure compliance with specifications.

Measure and mark out materials using templates, gauges, and precision measuring tools.

Cut sheet metal using hand tools and machinery including guillotines, shears, and drills.

Shape and form materials using Brake Press machinery, along with folding and bending machines, rollers, presses, and other fabrication tools.

Assemble and fit components into finished products through welding, riveting, soldering, brazing, and other joining techniques.

Perform finishing tasks such as polishing, filing, sanding, and cleaning to achieve required quality standards.

Carry out repairs and modifications to damaged or non-conforming sheet metal components where required.

Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment in accordance with OH&S standards.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience as a Sheet Metal Worker in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Demonstrated experience operating Brake Press machinery.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.

Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.

Forklift licence (highly desirable).

Why Join Us?

At Schiavello, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected Australian manufacturer committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive remuneration
• Supportive team culture
• Working for an iconic Australian organisation with over 50 years of industry leadership