Sheetmetal Machine Operator - Motorsport

Championships aren’t won on race day — they’re built in the workshop.

At Triple Eight Race Engineering, Australia’s most successful motorsport team, precision is everything. Timing matters. Accuracy is non-negotiable. Teamwork wins championships.

We’re looking for an experienced Sheetmetal Machine Operator to take full ownership of our workshop machines.

If you thrive where urgency meets organisation, this is your opportunity to play a critical role in a championship-winning environment.

This position plays a vital role in delivering precision, quality, and reliability across every stage of manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating a range of advanced sheet metal processing equipment, including flatbed and tube lasers, CNC press brakes, CNC tube mandrel bending machines, robotic welding systems, vibratory finishing machines, and band saws
• Managing stock control of raw materials such as sheet, plate, tube, and consumables
• Performing routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance
• Producing high-quality sheet metal components to exacting standards
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas
• Conducting initial and batch inspections to uphold strict quality control throughout production
• Interpreting technical drawings and working to tight tolerances with precision
• Packing finished goods carefully, ensuring they are ready for shipment to customers
• Working independently while maintaining efficiency and accountability

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience operating sheet metal or CNC machinery (laser, press brake, tube bending or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety
• Experience with quality checks and inspections during production
• Good understanding of workshop practices, tools, and materials
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Physically capable of handling manual tasks in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift licence (desirable but not essential)

A Sheetmetal Machine Operator is entrusted with maintaining exceptional quality standards at all times, ensuring safety is never compromised. Consistency and excellence are expected across all work—whether for internal projects or external customers—reflecting the professionalism and reputation of the team.

Behind every podium finish is a workshop that runs flawlessly.

If you’re ready to own that responsibility, we want to hear from you.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a machine operator?
• How many years' experience do you have in a Sheet Metal Role?
• Do you have fabrication experience?
• Which of the following forklift licences do you have?
• Do you have experience working in a continuous production environment?