Trainee Brake Press Operator

Metaltex Australia Pty Ltd; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Metaltex Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a motivated Trainee Brake Press Operator to join our team in Victoria. This entry-level role suits someone new to work, with training provided and no prior brake press experience required.

You will learn to set up CNC brake press machinery, interpret drawings, select tooling, and follow bending sequences to produce precise components while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Intermediate mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• A genuine interest in machinery and manufacturing.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• The ability to perform practical workshop duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC brake press machinery.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Select and set up the correct tooling.
• Follow planned bending sequences.
• Produce components accurately to tight tolerances.
• Use measuring equipment to check angles and dimensions.
• Identify materials and finished components.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Interest in machinery

Safety minded

Workshop duties

Job description

Are you mechanically minded, reliable, and interested in learning a skilled manufacturing role?

Metaltex Australia is looking for a motivated Trainee Brake Press Operator to join our team. This opportunity would suit someone who is new to the workforce or looking for a practical new career direction.

Previous brake press experience is not essential. Training and support will be provided.

Learn how to transform flat sheet metal into precise components and three-dimensional shapes using carefully planned bends.

About the Role

Brake press operation is skilled fabrication work that requires accuracy, technical thinking and attention to detail. You will learn to:

• Set up and operate CNC brake press machinery
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Select and set up the correct tooling
• Follow planned bending sequences
• Produce components accurately to tight tolerances
• Use measuring equipment to check angles and dimensions
• Identify materials and finished components
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area

What We Are Looking For

• Good mechanical aptitude
• Intermediate mathematical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliability, punctuality and a positive work ethic
• A willingness to learn and follow instructions
• A genuine interest in machinery and manufacturing
• A commitment to workplace safety
• The ability to perform practical workshop duties

Who May Suit This Role?

Someone new to the workforce, a school leaver, a TAFE student, a production worker wanting to develop CNC skills, or anyone looking for a practical new career direction. Previous manufacturing experience is helpful but not essential.

Why Join Metaltex?

You will receive hands-on training from experienced team members while developing valuable skills in sheet metal manufacturing, CNC machinery, engineering drawings, precision bending, and quality control. You will also see the results of your work as flat sheet metal is transformed into accurate components used in finished products.

We are unable to offer Sponsorship, applicants must have full permanent work rights in Australia.