Metal Fabricator & Theatre Equipment Installer
Installation Theatrical Engineering - Port Melbourne VIC
Installation Theatrical Engineering (ITE)
Port Melbourne, VIC | Full-Time
About ITE
Installation Theatrical Engineering is an Australian leader in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of stage machinery and theatre equipment.
Based in Port Melbourne, our team delivers specialist projects for theatres, schools, performing arts centres and entertainment venues throughout Australia.
We are looking for a practical and reliable Metal Fabricator and Installer to join our workshop and installation team.
About the Role
This is a hands-on and diverse position combining workshop fabrication with onsite installation work.
Your responsibilities will include:
Fabricating steel and aluminium components from drawings
MIG and TIG welding
Cutting, drilling, grinding, fitting and general metalwork
Assembling stage machinery and theatre equipment
Installing curtain tracks, lighting bars, hoists, winches and structural components
Assisting with servicing, repairs and equipment inspections
Working from elevated work platforms, ladders and scaffolding
Travelling to metropolitan, regional and interstate projects when required
Completing work safely and maintaining a clean and organised work area
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience in metal fabrication, welding, mechanical fitting or a similar trade
Can confidently use workshop machinery and hand tools




Can read and work from fabrication and installation drawings
Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
Is dependable, punctual and works well as part of a team
Is comfortable working at heights and performing physically active work
Can communicate professionally with colleagues, clients and other trades
Is willing to undertake both workshop and onsite installation work
Holds a current Australian driver's licence
A trade qualification in metal fabrication, boiler making, mechanical fitting or a related field is preferred.
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.
What We Offer
Secure full-time employment with an established Australian company
Interesting and highly varied projects
A mix of workshop fabrication and onsite installation
Opportunities to travel and work in major performance venues
Overtime and applicable allowances
Training in specialist stage machinery and theatre systems
Supportive workshop, engineering and installation teams
Opportunities to develop into a senior installer or specialist technician
Our standard workshop hours are:
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am-3:30pm
Friday: 7:00am-3:00pm
Fortnightly rostered day off
Remuneration will be based on qualifications and relevant experience.
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📌 Metal Fabricator & Theatre Equipment Installer (Melbourne)
🏢 Installation Theatrical Engineering
📍 Melbourne