About the role

Aussie Sheet Metal (ASM) is a locally owned, family-run metal manufacturing and roofing supply business based in Berrinba, Queensland. ASM manufactures flashings, rainwater products and custom fabricated sheet metal and aluminium products. Safety, quality and reliable customer service are central to our operations.

The Sheet Metal Operator supports afternoon-shift production and dispatch through a mix of cutting sheet metal, bending and folding metal products, and loading trucks. Working from production sheets and loading lists, the operator checks material, dimensions, girths, profiles, colour orientation and quantities; labels and quality-checks finished work; and works with production, stores and transport to ensure orders are accurate, safely handled and ready for dispatch. This is a casual position based at the Berrinba Branch, with shifts from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Key responsibilities

- Read production sheets and confirm materials, colour orientation, profiles, dimensions and quantities before starting work.

- Cut sheet metal to specified lengths and sizes using approved machinery when trained and authorised.

- Bend and fold flashings and other metal products to the required girth, angle, dimensions and profile.

- Complete first-off and final quality checks, production records and labelling requirements.

- Stage completed work safely for loading and dispatch.

- Assist with afternoon-shift truck loading and unloading as directed by the supervisor or dispatch team.

- Check products against loading lists for customer, profile, colour, length and quantity, keeping identification labels visible.

- Sequence and protect loads, particularly long flashings and sheet-metal products, to prevent damage and unsafe handling.

- Assist with load restraint within training and authorisation, and operate forklifts only when licensed and approved.

- Report drawing discrepancies, product defects, machine faults, delays, hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.

- Use materials efficiently to reduce offcuts, scrap and rework.

- Follow secure-work procedures,



machine guarding and isolation requirements, wear required PPE and maintain safe pedestrian and forklift separation.

What we're looking for

- Experience or demonstrated capability in sheet-metal cutting, bending or folding, with training provided for approved equipment as required.

- Ability to read production sheets, measure accurately and follow loading lists.

- Strong attention to detail when checking dimensions, finishes, labels, profiles, colours and quantities.

- Commitment to safe manual handling, tidy work practices and quality standards.

- Reliability, a methodical approach, strong time management and a willingness to learn and improve.

- Ability to work cooperatively with production, stores, transport and dispatch teams.

- Forklift licence is desirable; forklift operation is limited to licensed and authorised operators.

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Follow ASM safety systems, safe operating procedures, guarding and isolation requirements.

• Use appropriate PPE, including cut-resistant gloves and other protection specified for each task.

• Use mechanical aids or team lifting for heavy, awkward or long sheet-metal products.

• Keep clear of cutting blades, folding pinch points and sharp edges when cutting, bending or loading metal.

• Stop work and report unsafe equipment, product defects, hazards, injuries and near misses immediately.

• Maintain safe pedestrian and forklift separation and keep work areas free from obstructions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Role-specific skills
• Sheet-metal cutting and bending/folding (as trained)
• Reading production sheets and measuring accurately
• First-off and final quality checks; error reporting




• Product labelling and dispatch preparation
• Safe truck loading and load restraint awareness
• Lean manufacturing and waste reduction
• Forklift licence desirable (authorised operators only)

Person-specific attributes

• Safety-minded and reliable

• Methodical and accurate

• Customer-focused approach

• Flexible and cooperative

• Strong time management

• Willingness to learn and improve

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Operations Manager and Production Supervisor

• Customer Service and Scheduling

• Stores and Warehouse

• Transport / Drivers

• Other manufacturing operators

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE
The following describes typical physical, cognitive and psychological demands of the Sheet Metal Operator role. Appropriate controls, training and reasonable adjustments should be considered where applicable.

Physical requirements

· Standing and walking for extended periods on the factory floor.

· Handling sheet metal and loading trucks, with team lifts or mechanical aids for long or heavy items.

· Repeated reaching, bending, gripping and hand movements during cutting, folding and loading.

· Working safely near moving machinery, sharp edges, noise and materials-handling equipment.

· Visual checking of dimensions, labels, finishes and colour orientation.

Cognitive requirements

· Reading production sheets, cut sizes, bend dimensions, labels and loading lists accurately.

· Maintaining concentration and attention to machine hazards, measurements and quality checks.

· Recognising discrepancies and escalating problems before incorrect work progresses.

· Coordinating cutting, bending and truck loading with supervisors and dispatch.

Psychological requirements

· Maintaining quality and safe judgement during production deadlines and changing priorities.

· Communicating constructively with supervisors and teammates and accepting feedback.

· Working reliably with repetitive tasks while following procedures and raising concerns promptly.

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