Pay and Location - Permanent role - $35 - $40 per hour - Early finish Friday - Location – Zillmere - 38 hours per week - 5:30 am – 2 pm Monday–Thursday - 5:30 am – 11:30 am Friday - Occasional overtime Job Summary We are seeking a hands on Machine Operator to run and maintain injection moulding equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone with experience operating industrial machinery (for example CNC, presses, automated production equipment) who is comfortable with set‑ups, troubleshooting, and maintaining consistent production output.
Key Responsibilities - Set up, operate, and optimise plastic injection moulding machines - Using overhead gantry crane to load and unload moulds into the machine's - Perform job changeovers including tooling and material changes - Monitor machine performance (cycle times, temperatures, pressures)
- Identify and rectify process issues to minimise downtime and scrap - Perform in‑process quality inspections and ensure compliance with specifications - Support preventative maintenance activities and basic troubleshooting - Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records - Adhere to WHS, quality, and company compliance standards Skills &
Experience - Experience operating industrial machinery (plastics experience advantageous but not essential) - Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills - Experience with machine set‑up, adjustments, and fault‑finding - High attention to detail and commitment to quality - Sound communication skills and a professional approach - Ability to work independently in a structured production environment - Reliable with a robust work ethic Desirable (but not essential) - Experience ancillary equipment (Dryers, Regrinders etc) - Trade or technical qualifications - A forklift licence