Press Brake Operator | Aluminium Sheet Metal Fabrication
ALH is on the hunt for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join an established Auckland sheet metal fabrication company based in Ōtāhuhu.
Specialising in architectural metalwork, aluminium cladding and custom fabrication for commercial, manufacturing and marine projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled team producing quality metalwork across a diverse range of projects.
This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity with plenty of hours available for the right person.
If you have hands-on press brake experience, take pride in your workmanship and are looking for a role with long-term potential, we want to hear from you.
About the role
You'll play an important part in the workshop, operating and setting up press brake machinery to accurately bend and form aluminium sheet metal components.
Working from technical drawings and job specifications, you'll help produce quality components for a variety of custom fabrication and architectural projects.
This role would suit someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, understands the importance of precision and can confidently contribute to a busy production environment.
What you'll be doing
Must have NZ working rights, a valid driver's licence, reliable transport, pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and a Ministry of Justice check with any history able to be explained
Ready to get started?
If you're an experienced Press Brake Operator looking for consistent hours and a genuine opportunity to secure permanent employment, we want to hear from you!
ALH is on the hunt for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join an established Auckland sheet metal fabrication company based in Ōtāhuhu.
Specialising in architectural metalwork, aluminium cladding and custom fabrication for commercial, manufacturing and marine projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled team producing quality metalwork across a diverse range of projects.
This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity with plenty of hours available for the right person.
If you have hands-on press brake experience, take pride in your workmanship and are looking for a role with long-term potential, we want to hear from you.
About the role
You'll play an important part in the workshop, operating and setting up press brake machinery to accurately bend and form aluminium sheet metal components.
Working from technical drawings and job specifications, you'll help produce quality components for a variety of custom fabrication and architectural projects.
This role would suit someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, understands the importance of precision and can confidently contribute to a busy production environment.
What you'll be doing
- Setting up and operating press brake machinery to bend and form aluminium sheet metal.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical plans and job specifications.
- Selecting appropriate tooling and adjusting machine settings to achieve accurate bends and dimensions.
- Measuring and inspecting finished components to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Working with aluminium sheet metal for architectural, commercial and custom fabrication projects.
- Identifying and resolving issues with machine settings, materials or finished products.
- Supporting the wider fabrication team to keep production running smoothly.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
- Following health and safety procedures and meeting production deadlines.
- Previous experience operating a press brake in a sheet metal or manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with aluminium is highly advantageous.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Strong measuring skills and excellent attention to detail.
- A good understanding of sheet metal bending, forming and machine setup.
- A reliable attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to get stuck in.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to quality workmanship and workplace health and safety.
- Someone looking for a consistent role with the potential to move into permanent employment.
- Temporary-to-permanent opportunity with the potential for a long-term position.
- Plenty of hours available for someone keen to work.
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- Based in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland.
- Work across a varied range of architectural metalwork, cladding and custom fabrication projects.
- Join an established business with an experienced fabrication team.
- Ongoing support from the ALH team throughout your assignment.
Must have NZ working rights, a valid driver's licence, reliable transport, pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and a Ministry of Justice check with any history able to be explained
Ready to get started?
If you're an experienced Press Brake Operator looking for consistent hours and a genuine opportunity to secure permanent employment, we want to hear from you!