This publication is a summary of the Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award. The Award can be viewed on the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission’s website
On 23 October 2025, the Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award came into effect, replacing six WA Awards. Visit Changes to awards for metal and manufacturing businesses for more information.
For pay rates prior to 22 October 2025 please visit archived award summaries for the Metal Trades (General) Award, Sheet Metal Workers Award and Vehicle Builders Award or the WA Industrial Relations Commission website for the other three awards.
This award does not apply to employees in the electrical contracting industry who are covered by the Electrical Contracting Industry Award.
This WA award summary applies to businesses in the state industrial relations system.
Page 2 of the WA award summary lists the businesses and occupations covered by this WA award.
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