Steel & Sheet Metal Machine Operator – Training & Growth

Workhorse Staffing; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day and afternoon shifts available

Overtime paid at penalty rates

Ongoing training and upskilling

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Workhorse Staffing is seeking an experienced operator for steel and sheet metal production in Brisbane. You will run and monitor production machinery, read drawings, and ensure quality while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires a forklift licence and the ability to work across day and afternoon shifts, with opportunities for overtime and ongoing training. You will join a collaborative team focused on daily targets and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating steel/manufacturing machinery.
• Current forklift licence with at least 2 years experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Commitment to WHS procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate steel and sheet metal production machinery.
• Setup and monitor machinery for efficient production.
• Read and interpret production drawings.
• Perform quality checks on finished products.
• Maintain a safe and organised work environment.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Machinery operation

Reading drawings

Quality checks

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift licence

Overhead crane

Job description

Workhorse Staffing is seeking an experienced operator for steel and sheet metal production in Brisbane. You will run and monitor production machinery, read drawings, and ensure quality while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires a forklift licence and the ability to work across day and afternoon shifts, with opportunities for overtime and ongoing training. You will join a collaborative team focused on daily targets and continuous improvement.