Factory Hand / Trades Assistant - Laser Cutting & Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal Solutions NSW is a 100% Australian-owned family business based in Riverstone.
We specialise in precision sheet-metal manufacturing, including laser cutting, CNC bending, rolling and fabrication, working with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Trades Assistant / Factory Hand to join our workshop team.
About Us
Sheet Metal Solutions NSW is a 100% Australian-owned family business based in Riverstone.
We specialise in precision sheet-metal manufacturing, including laser cutting, CNC bending, rolling and fabrication, working with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Trades Assistant / Factory Hand to join our workshop team.
About the Role
This is a diverse, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy manufacturing environment.
Your main responsibilities will be loading and unloading materials, organising and packing customer orders, while also assisting our team with laser cutting, CNC bending and general sheet-metal production.
For the right person, we are happy to provide training and develop your skills across our machinery and manufacturing processes.
Key Duties
Loading and unloading sheet metal and other materials
Sorting, packing and preparing customer orders for dispatch
Checking parts and quantities against job paperwork
Organising laser-cut components into the correct jobs
Receiving and storing incoming materials
Assisting with loading customer and delivery vehicles




Assisting with the operation of laser cutting machines
Loading and unloading sheets and components from the laser
Assisting with CNC press brake / bending operations
Deburring, linishing and finishing components
Drilling, tapping and saw cutting
Moving materials and jobs throughout the workshop
Assisting tradespeople and machine operators as required
Keeping the workshop clean, organised and safe
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
Reliable, punctual and hardworking
Organised and able to prioritise customer orders
Careful and accurate when sorting and packing components
Able to follow job sheets and check part quantities
Mechanically minded and interested in machinery
Comfortable using hand and power tools
Comfortable with manual handling and physical workshop duties
Willing to learn and take on additional responsibilities
Safety and quality focused
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Previous experience in sheet metal, laser cutting, CNC bending, fabrication, manufacturing, engineering or warehousing would be highly regarded.
A forklift licence is highly regarded.
What We Offer
$32-$37 per hour + super, depending on experience
Full time, stable employment
Day-shift workshop environment
Variety of work and responsibilities
Hands-on experience with modern sheet-metal manufacturing equipment
Opportunity to learn laser cutting and CNC bending
Training and development for the right person
Opportunity to take on more responsibility as your skills develop
Support from experienced tradespeople and machine operators
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📌 Factory Hand / Trades Assistant – Laser Cutting & Sheet Metal (Sydney)
🏢 Sheet Metal Solutions
📍 Sydney