Job Description
Metal Fabricator & Theatre Equipment Installer
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Installation Theatrical Engineering - Port Melbourne VIC
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Installation Theatrical Engineering (ITE)
n Port Melbourne, VIC | Full-Time
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About ITE
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Installation Theatrical Engineering is an Australian leader in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of stage machinery and theatre equipment.
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Based in Port Melbourne, our team delivers specialist projects for theatres, schools, performing arts centres and entertainment venues throughout Australia.
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We are looking for a practical and reliable Metal Fabricator and Installer to join our workshop and installation team.
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About the Role
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This is a hands-on and varied position combining workshop fabrication with onsite installation work.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Fabricating steel and aluminium components from drawings
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MIG and TIG welding
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Cutting, drilling, grinding, fitting and general metalwork
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Assembling stage machinery and theatre equipment
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Installing curtain tracks, lighting bars, hoists, winches and structural components
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Assisting with servicing, repairs and equipment inspections
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Working from elevated work platforms, ladders and scaffolding
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Travelling to metropolitan, regional and interstate projects when required
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Completing work safely and maintaining a clean and organised work area
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About You
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We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience in metal fabrication, welding, mechanical fitting or a similar trade
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Can confidently use workshop machinery and hand tools
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Can read and work from fabrication and installation drawings
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Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
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Is dependable, punctual and works well as part of a team
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Is comfortable working at heights and performing physically active work
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Can communicate professionally with colleagues, clients and other trades
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Is willing to undertake both workshop and onsite installation work
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Holds a current Australian driver's licence
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A trade qualification in metal fabrication, boiler making, mechanical fitting or a related field is preferred.
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EWP, forklift, working-at-heights, construction-induction and welding qualifications will be highly regarded. Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check.
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What We Offer
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Secure full-time employment with an established Australian company
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Engaging and highly varied projects
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A mix of workshop fabrication and onsite installation
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Opportunities to travel and work in major performance venues
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Overtime and applicable allowances
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Training in specialist stage machinery and theatre systems
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Supportive workshop, engineering and installation teams
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Opportunities to develop into a senior installer or specialist technician
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Our standard workshop hours are:
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Monday to Thursday: 7:00am-3:30pm
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Friday: 7:00am-3:00pm
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Fortnightly rostered day off
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Remuneration will be based on qualifications and relevant experience.

📌 Metal Fabricator & Theatre Equipment Installer (Victoria)
🏢 Installation Theatrical Engineering
📍 Victoria