Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Toolmaker position available to join one of our SQS team – WA Cutting Services in WA Southern Steel Group and its subsidiaries specialise in providing the finest steel products, sheet & coil, and expert steel processing and distribution. Our company network is extensive, represented in every Australian state.

Southern Queensland Steel is part of the Southern Steel Group, the largest privately-owned steel company in Australia. With more than 1400 employees nationwide, the foundations of this company are built on strong values and a sense of family belonging. We service our customers through multiple SQS businesses and division affiliates in various

States in Australia. In NSW: Steelpipes, Piling Solutions Australia, Rigby Jones, Rollco, Metal Shop Technics, Southern Sheet & Coil, Coil Processors. In QLD: Rigby Jones.

In Victoria: Surdex Steel, Smithweld Bending, KOMO Metform Engineering, Alliance Laser, Surdex Sheet & Coil, Eliott Engineering, Australian Rollforming Manufacturers. In SA: Brice Metals, Ferrocut. In WA: WA Cutting Services, Boyd Metal Industries

To succeed in this position, you will need to have industry related experience within similar positions, a solid work ethic and strong safety focus. The ability to carry out work with minimal supervision, a keen and enthusiastic approach to your work and willingness to work over time will help you ensure success in this role. Main Objective

Main Objective





To make and repair tools for all machine tools and other production machinery Duties To operate all equipment ensuring that machinery is kept running to maximum efficiency and that all documentation is completed as required

To repair and maintain all production machinery Study drawings to determine dimensions on products Check accuracy of finished product and materials.

To repair any damaged or broken parts To ensure most cost-efficient use of plate, liaising with programmers where necessary To mark cut items clearly as per program sheet and store offcuts appropriately

To assist with loading/unloading of inwards and outwards material To ensure machine is maintained correctly conducting any daily checks and any daily maintenance and recording these as required, as well as reporting any repairs and/or maintenance issues to Supervisor To ensure drive rails are kept clean and free from damage

To ensure machine is kept clean, and area around machine is tidy and to assist in general housekeeping of the Workshop, as required or as instructed To notify Manager/Supervisor when consumable stock levels are at the specified re-order level To notify Manager/Supervisor whenever changing an oxygen pack





To operate all cranes and lifting equipment as per the Safe Operating Procedures for that equipment To check each completed job and sign off the inspection Perform duties of Storeperson/General Hand as per respective Job Descriptions as and when required

To supervise the work of any Gen hand/Storeperson when they are working as an offsider and to ensure that all safety rules, regulations and procedures are adhered to and that all appropriate PPE is utilised To perform any other duty as instructed by any Manager/Supervisor All employees are subject to legal obligations regarding their own and their fellow workers Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S;).

They are to fully co-operate with the company OH&S; Policy and Program, to ensure safety in the workplace is maintained. All employees shall undertake hazard identification as part of their normal duties, and report any unsafe conditions or practices. All employees are responsible for their own safety as well as those around them

Skills and Knowledge required

- Ability to operate CNC equipment
- Read basic engineering drawings
- Able to work productively, largely unsupervised
- Willingness to learn to operate new equipment
- Knowledge and experience with steel

The successful applicant will be joining a secure, reputable organisation who offers their employees opportunities for career progression.

We promote a safe work culture; therefore, we have a process of reference checking and pre-employment medicals which includes a drug and alcohol screen for the successful applicant.

Salary: Between $79,499 and $82,000 per annum + Super

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📌 Toolmaker (Queensland)
🏢 Apprise Consulting
📍 Queensland