Sheet Metal Worker, Laser & CNC Press Brake Operator

This is a predominantly solo, self-managed role running our sheet metal cutting and folding workshop. You'll operate independently to program and run our CNC laser and CNC press brake, cut and fold components to support the wider trailer manufacturing factory, and build sheet metal items such as toolboxes, cages, and frames from start to finish. You'll take ownership of your own workflow — scheduling cutting and folding jobs to keep the factory supplied with the components it needs, when it needs them.

This role suits someone who's comfortable working autonomously, managing their own priorities, and taking full responsibility for the quality and flow of work coming out of their section.

Key Responsibilities

Program and operate CNC laser cutting and CNC press brake equipment

Cut and fold sheet metal components to support ongoing trailer production

Build sheet metal items including toolboxes, cages, and frames from drawings through to completion

Read, interpret, and where required draw up components using AutoCAD





Plan and schedule your own cutting and folding workflow to meet factory production needs

Load, unload, and move materials and finished components using a forklift

Conduct quality checks on cut and folded components before handover

Maintain a safe, organised, and productive workshop area

Liaise with production and engineering on job priorities, drawing queries, or scheduling conflicts

What You'll Bring

Robust sheet metal fabrication experience, including folding and forming

Hands-on experience programming and operating a CNC laser cutter

Hands-on experience programming and operating a CNC press brake

AutoCAD experience

MIG and TIG welding experience

Ability to work autonomously, manage your own workflow, and self-schedule priorities

Solid attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Experience in trailer, truck body, or heavy vehicle manufacturing

Experience with ironworkers, cold saws, or general workshop machinery
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📌 Sheet Metal Worker, Laser & Cnc Press Brake Operator Geelong (Australia)
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