NEWLANDS INDUSTRIES PTY LTD Position Title: Sheetmetal Worker Location: 145 Newlands Rd, Coburg North, VIC 3058 Salary: 77,000-83,000 AUD plus superannuation Employment Type: Full-time Position Summary As a Sheetmetal Worker in the Roller Shutter Manufacturing team at Newlands Industries Pty Ltd, the role involves marking out, shaping, forming, and joining sheetmetal and other materials to fabricate high-quality custom roller shutters and related components. Products are manufactured locally in our Melbourne facility using Australian materials (primarily aluminium slats, galvanised steel, and mild steel) to deliver durable, secure home and commercial improvement solutions across VIC, NSW, and TAS. This is a full-time, hands-on trade position critical to our in-house manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities and Duties 1. Study and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work orders to determine job requirements, material needs, and equipment for fabricating roller shutter slats/curtains, side guides, head boxes, bottom bars, frames, and associated components. 2. Select appropriate sheetmetal stock (such as aluminium, galvanised iron, mild steel, and other alloys) and verify sizes, gauges, and dimensions against project specifications and quality standards. 3. Mark out metal stock with reference points, lines, and patterns using templates, gauges, scribes, and precision measuring instruments. 4. Cut sheetmetal along marked guidelines using hand and power shears, guillotines, drills, plasma cutters, or punches to produce required components. 5. Join and assemble fabricated components through welding, riveting, bolting, screwing, or other appropriate fastening and bonding techniques to produce complete roller shutter units, and sub-assemblies. 6. Inspect finished components and assembled products for dimensional accuracy, quality, functionality, and compliance with Australian standards and company specifications; perform adjustments, repairs, or modifications as required. 7. Operate, maintain, and ensure the safe and efficient use of specialised sheetmetal fabrication machinery, tools, and workshop equipment. 8. Collaborate with the manufacturing team to meet production targets, deadlines, and custom-order requirements while maintaining workplace health and safety standards. 9. Contribute to continuous improvement in fabrication processes and maintain accurate records of materials used and production activities. Essential Requirements • At least 1 year of relevant work experience. • At least Certificate III in a relevant field. • Proven hands-on skills in marking, cutting, forming, and assembling sheetmetal products. • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. • Physical fitness suitable for factory work and a strong commitment to quality and safety. • Right to work in Australia. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your application.