Sheet Metal Worker

About the role

JLE Manufacturing & Hire, part of Maas Group Holdings, is looking for a skilled Sheet Metal Worker for its Newcastle workshop. This is a permanent, full-time position producing high-quality metal components to client specifications, in a stable workshop with consistent production work.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, sketches, job cards, work instructions and specifications to determine material, equipment and fabrication requirements.
• Measure, mark out and set up sheet metal materials.
• Fabricate and assemble components for manufacturing, hire equipment, project works, repairs and modifications.
• Operate machinery and equipment safely where trained and authorised.
• Carry out accurate measurements and quality checks so finished work meets JLE standards and customer requirements.
• Finish products by grinding, filing, sanding, polishing, cleaning and preparing surfaces for coating, delivery, hire use or installation.
• Assist with workshop fit-out, assembly, maintenance, repair and modification of fabricated items and hire assets.
• Support site installation, service and repair when required, following site requirements and customer procedures.
• Report material shortages, equipment faults, quality concerns, hazards and production issues to the Workshop Manager, Supervisor or relevant JLE representative.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, Certificate III Boilermaker – Fabrication, a Sheet Metal trade qualification, or equivalent recognised trade experience.
• Demonstrated experience in sheet metal fabrication, workshop fabrication or a related metal manufacturing environment.
• Current driver's licence and white card.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety in a manufacturing or workshop setting.
• Desirable: First Aid, forklift licence, and experience in manufacturing, hire, mining, industrial, electrical infrastructure or project fabrication environments.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Family-focused hours supporting work-life balance.
• Employee benefits platform with retail, healthcare, gym and novated leasing discounts.
• Workshop-based, one location, no site travel.
• Workplace banking benefits, monthly values awards and employee recognition.
• Long-term growth potential within JLE Group and Maas Group Holdings.