CNC Press Brake Operator / Fabrication Trade Assistant
Emery Industries is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer specialising in premium stainless steel furniture and equipment for hospitals, healthcare and specialist industries.
Based on the Gold Coast, we're recognised for quality craftsmanship, innovation, and investing in modern manufacturing technology and our people.
Join Emery Industries
Emery Industries is a proudly Australian-owned manufacturer specialising in premium stainless steel furniture and equipment for hospitals, healthcare and specialist industries.
Based on the Gold Coast, we're recognised for quality craftsmanship, innovation, and investing in modern manufacturing technology and our people.
What We Offer
Full-time, permanent position
Early finish on Fridays
Modern, well-equipped workshop
Secure, long-term employment with a growing Australian manufacturer
Opportunity to develop your skills across multiple areas of fabrication
In office parking
The Role:
Setting up and operating an Amada CNC press brake
Interpreting fabrication drawings, dimensions and bend requirements
Planning practical bend sequences and selecting suitable tooling
Checking completed parts using tape measures, squares, vernier callipers and other measuring equipment
Cutting stainless steel and aluminium tube using a drop saw
Operating tube-bending equipment
Installing PEM and other clinch fasteners
Unloading, sorting and checking laser-cut components
Assisting with laser-cutting operations when trained and required
Deburring,
linishing and finishing stainless steel components
Assisting welders and other production team members
Packaging completed products for dispatch
Handling materials and maintaining stock
Completing general factory and warehouse duties
Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area
Identifying drawing, material or quality issues before components proceed to the next production stage
About you
The successful candidate will have:
Previous CNC press-brake operating experience
Sheet metal fabrication experience
The ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings
Good numerical and mechanical aptitude
Experience using hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment
A robust focus on accuracy and quality
A practical approach to problem-solving
A willingness to learn new machinery and manufacturing processes
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A reliable, punctual and safety-conscious attitude
The flexibility to assist in different areas of the factory when required
A current driver's licence
Experience with stainless steel, aluminium or thin-gauge sheet metal will be highly regarded.
Desirable but not essential
Experience operating an Amada press brake
Experience programming or adjusting CNC press-brake jobs
Stainless steel linishing or polishing experience
Laser-cutting experience
Tube cutting or tube-bending experience
PEM or clinch-fastener installation experience
Forklift license
Relevant trade qualification or fabrication training
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