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 varied 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

Compelling 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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