Dalby, QLD | Full‑Time | Growing Local Manufacturer

DOM Sheet Metal (DSM) — part of the rapidly expanding DOM Group (DOM Distribution, DOM Parts, Greenline, BJ Hydraulics, Scraper Hire Australia) — is seeking a Brake Press Operator to join our high‑performing team in Dalby.

We’re known for producing premium heavy‑duty tool boxes, lockable fridge boxes, and high‑quality custom manufacturing work trusted across multiple industries.

About the Role

We are looking for someone who can operate our brake press and assist across other areas of the workshop when required, including:

• Performing manual material handling operations

• Set up, calibrate and operate manual brake press

• Review and follow technical drawings and specifications as required

• Accurately measure, align, and inspect materials to ensure high-quality production standards

• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues on brake press machinery as needed

• Work with the production teams to achieve targets and deadlines

• Adhere and comply with WH&S regulations while keeping a clean work environment

• Make sure that all finalised products meet the required quality standards prior to being dispatched.

• Assisting in Laser cutting, Fabrication, Blasting, Powder coating, Assembly and general workshop duties

If you’re a team player and enjoy variety in your day, this role offers both stability and new skills to learn.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have experience as a brake press operator and ability to control and set the machines. Current Drivers licence & forklift licence preferred.

Experience is great — but our values matter most. We will train the right person who genuinely lives our values:

FAMILY – HEART – BOLD – PASSION

You will thrive here if you:
✔ Are reliable and take pride in your work
✔ Enjoy learning and supporting others
✔ Are hands-on and solution-focused
✔ Want to grow your skills in a modern manufacturing environment

What We Offer

• Full‑time, secure employment in a rapidly growing local business

• On‑the‑job training and development

• A supportive, values-driven team culture

• Modern equipment and a clean, organised workshop

• Opportunities to advance within the DOM Group

If you believe you have the skills suited for this position and would like to join a locally grown business that prides itself on honest old-school values with an excellent work and family life balance, apply now.

Location: Dalby, QLD | Hours: Full time (8am - 5pm) | Salary Negotiable, based on experience

OPPORTUNITY

DOM Distribution is seeking a highly motivated and high performing electrical or control systems graduate engineer, or soon to be graduate, to assist in the design, development, improvement and support of the electrical, automation and software systems that power DOM's next generation agricultural and earthmoving equipment. This role helps transform innovative ideas into reliable products by integrating electrical engineering, PLC control systems, autonomous vehicle technologies and fleet management software that create value for our customers. As a high ownership role, this position offers a unique opportunity for broad scope of work and hands-on delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Graduate Electrical & Automation Engineer will support the design, development, testing and improvement of DOM's electrical, automation and autonomous machinery systems. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with electrical control system design, including schematics, wiring diagrams, component selection and documentation.

• Supporting PLC, HMI and automation system development for batching systems, agricultural equipment and industrial machinery.

•  Helping with testing, commissioning, fault finding and reliability improvements across electrical, automation and control systems.

•  Supporting integration of sensors, GPS, telemetry, machine communications, industrial networks and safety systems.

•     Assisting with autonomous machinery and fleet management systems, including machine diagnostics, data collection, software testing and remote support.

•  Working with manufacturing, field service, software developers and senior technical staff to support product development and customer deployment.

•  Preparing and maintaining clear engineering documentation, test records and project information.

•  Contributing practical ideas that improve safety, reliability, usability and customer value.

This is a graduate role, so the successful applicant is not expected to be experienced across all areas from day one. The role is designed to provide broad exposure while building capability over time.

SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Within your first 12 months you will:

•  Build confidence supporting electrical, PLC and automation systems.

•  Assist with commissioning and improvement of automated machinery.

•   Contribute to fleet management and autonomous system improvements.

•  Deliver assigned engineering tasks reliably and on time.

•  Produce clear and accurate documentation.

•  Contribute ideas that improve reliability and customer experience.

•  Become a trusted and developing technical resource across the business.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

•  Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Control systems or similar, or graduating soon.

•  Strong problem-solving ability.

•  Interest in automation, machinery, robotics or product development.

•  Basic understanding of electrical systems, control systems and PLCs.

•  Ability to interpret electrical drawings.

•   Strong communication skills.

•  Willingness to learn.

•  Ability to travel occasionally.

Desirable

Experience with any of the following is advantageous:

•  PLC programming, such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Schneider or similar

•  SCADA systems

•  HMI development

•  CAN Bus

•  Modbus

•  Ethernet/IP

•  MQTT

•  GPS technologies

•  Autonomous vehicles

•  Fleet management systems

•  Industrial networking

•  C, Python and SQL

•  Cloud hosting

•  CI/CD

WORKING AT DOM

Everything we do is guided by our values.

FAMILY

We grow our people by nurturing individual strengths and building each other up. We work as one team and celebrate each other's success.

HEART

We are authentic, honest and respectful. We build trusted relationships with our customers, suppliers and each other.

BOLD

We embrace innovation, challenge conventional thinking and have the confidence to develop industry-leading autonomous and automation solutions.

PASSION

We are passionate about engineering excellence, continuous improvement and creating products that make our customers more productive.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

We're looking for someone who:

•  Enjoys solving difficult technical problems.

•  Is curious and loves learning.

•  Takes ownership of their work.

•  Works well in a team.

•  Communicates openly and honestly.

•  Can think both practically and strategically.

•  Wants to build products that make a real difference.

WHY JOIN DOM?

At DOM, you'll work on engineering projects that most graduates only read about — autonomous agricultural vehicles, intelligent batching systems, industrial automation and cutting-edge control technologies. You'll be trusted with real responsibility from day one, supported by experienced mentors, and given opportunities to grow your technical expertise while helping shape the future of Australian agriculture and manufacturing.