Business Details
Expert Engineering Solutions for Rail, Mining & Infrastructure
Chess Industries has been delivering precision engineering solutions across Australia for over five decades. Our expertise spans rail infrastructure, mining, general engineering, food manufacturing, and flameproof defence products. With dedicated teams in Sydney and Perth, we combine advanced fabrication capabilities, 3D modelling, and project management excellence to serve diverse industries. Our commitment to AS/NZS ISO standards and HSEQ compliance ensures quality outcomes for structural steel, stainless steel, and exotic materials. We prioritise safety through integrated protocols and continuous improvement programs while maintaining flexibility to customise solutions for client needs. Our engineering consultancy services include site inspections, compliance reporting, and certification by accredited professionals.With extensive machining centres in Perth and large fabrication facilities in both states, we handle complex projects from concept to installation. Our team's deep sector knowledge in rail passenger fleet maintenance and mining equipment fabrication supports long-term client partnerships. We maintain traceable processes through bespoke IT systems and offer remote maintenance services with fully equipped field teams. This combination of technical expertise, compliance leadership, and client-focused innovation has established Chess Industries as a trusted partner for critical engineering challenges.
Services
Fabrication
Project Management
Design/Drafting
Installation
Consultancy
Maintenance
Machining
Fitting
Welding
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of engineering experience across multiple sectors
- Our ISO-certified quality management systems ensure compliance excellence
- Dedicated project managers coordinate all aspects of client work
- We maintain separate fabrication zones for different material types
- Our team includes certified senior welding inspectors and quality engineers
Associations and certifications
- AS/NZS ISO9001-2016
- AS/NZS 14001-2016
- AS/NZS 5131
- AS/NZS ISO 45001-2018
- AS/NZS ISO 4801-2001
Services
Fabrication
Our fabrication services handle mild steel, stainless steel, bisalloy, aluminium, and titanium. Separate workshops focus on sheet metal, heavy fabrication, machining, and fitting. In-house blasting and painting facilities support complete metal processing. Perth's machining centres accommodate large-scale mining industry requirements while Sydney handles diverse sector needs. All processes maintain full traceability through bespoke IT systems.
Project Management
Each project receives dedicated management from order receipt through completion. Our approach emphasizes client liaison, documentation control, and compliance with Australian standards. Project managers coordinate fabrication, installation, and quality assurance activities while maintaining transparent communication channels. This structured methodology ensures timely delivery of complex engineering solutions across multiple industry sectors.
Design/Drafting
We provide 3D modelling, detailed shop drawings, and certification services for custom engineering solutions. Our capabilities include structural steel design, equipment specifications, and site placement planning. Professional engineers develop one-off designs that address specific client challenges while maintaining compliance with relevant Australian standards and industry regulations.
Installation
Installation services cover factory equipment shutdowns and site-based infrastructure projects. Our teams handle road signs, gantry structures, barriers, and heavy plate installations. Remote operations include deploying specialist tradespeople with appropriate equipment. We maintain dedicated installation crews to ensure proper implementation of fabricated components at client locations.
Consultancy
Professional consultancy services include site inspections, compliance reporting, and certification. Our accredited experts provide AS/NZS ISO compliance assessments, welding inspections, and equipment functionality evaluations. We deliver detailed reports on structural steelwork compliance, occupational health and safety systems, and environmental management practices to support client certification requirements.
Questions
What engineering sectors does Chess specialise in?
We specialise in rail infrastructure, mining equipment, general engineering, food manufacturing, and flameproof defence products.
Do you offer nationwide services?
Yes, we operate from Sydney and Perth with nationwide fabrication and installation capabilities.
What quality standards do you follow?
We comply with AS/NZS ISO9001-2016, AS/NZS 5131, and other relevant Australian standards for engineering work.
Can you handle complex engineering projects?
Yes, our dedicated project managers coordinate all aspects from design to installation with compliance documentation.
What fabrication materials do you work with?
We handle mild steel, stainless steel, bisalloy, aluminium, titanium, and exotic steels in separate workshop zones.
Reviews (1)
Sai Sourya Kasivajjula
Nov 26, 2018
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Business conducted well for cutting a block. Was given precise timing for the job. Always kept in contact and updated everytime they had an update. John Yiamarelos from Chess Engineering was very supportive.
