Job Description
Mermed Australia Pty Ltd – Huntingwood NSW
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Mermed is an Australian manufacturer of compliant medical labelling, sterilisation consumables, and stainless-steel workstations, supplying hospitals, pharmacies, veterinary clinics, laboratories, and healthcare providers across Australia and internationally.
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We operate certified ISO quality systems and place strong emphasis on patient safety, accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our production team plays a critical role in ensuring products are manufactured correctly, consistently, and in full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
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Why This Role Exists
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The Production Machine Operator is responsible for operating production equipment and performing manufacturing tasks accurately and efficiently in line with approved work instructions, quality standards, and production requirements.
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This role exists to ensure:
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Production machines run safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
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Products are manufactured accurately to specification.
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Quality standards and traceability requirements are met at all times.
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Production schedules are achieved without compromising safety or accuracy.
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Issues are identified early and escalated appropriately.
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Production capability is strengthened through cross-training and workforce flexibility.
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Success in the Role
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Within six months, the successful candidate will be trained, assessed, and competent to independently operate a minimum of three designated production machines while consistently meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards.
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Key Responsibilities
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Operate assigned production machines in accordance with standard work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.
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Learn and progressively become competent on multiple production machines, achieving competency on at least three machines within six months of commencement.
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Accurately set up, run, and monitor production jobs, escalating issues or abnormalities immediately.
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Perform in-process quality checks and document results as required by ISO procedures.
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Complete production records accurately.
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Support changeovers, cleaning, preventative maintenance activities, and end-of-shift shutdown procedures.
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Work collaboratively with all teams to ensure materials are available and issues are resolved promptly.
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Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area using 3S and Lean principles.
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Contribute improvement ideas that support efficiency, quality, and risk reduction.
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Provide flexibility across production areas as skills and competency increase.
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Machines you will be working on:n
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Flexographic Press
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Digital Press
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Die-Cutter
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Slitter Rewinder
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+ a number of smaller production and finishing machines as required
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Skills & Experience
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Required
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Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or process-driven workplace.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
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Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new machinery and processes.
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Willingness to speak up and escalated issues early.
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Ability to work reliably as part of a team and independently when required.
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Physically capable of production duties, including standing, manual handling, and repetitive tasks.
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Preferred
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Experience in a regulated or ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
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Experience operating manufacturing or production equipment.
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Familiarity with quality inspection and documentation requirements.
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Exposure to Lean manufacturing, 3S, or continuous improvement practices.
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Why Join Mermed?
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Join an ISO-certified company where quality, consistency, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
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At Mermed, our values guide everything we do:
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Customer Focus – We deliver products and services that our customers can trust.
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Accountability – We take ownership of our actions and commitments.
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Continuous Improvement – We are always looking for better ways to work and grow.
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Patient Safety – We recognise the importance our products play in supporting healthcare outcomes.
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Teamwork – We work together to achieve shared success.
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In return, we offer:
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Competitive salary based on experience and capability.
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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Exposure to specialised healthcare manufacturing and quality systems.
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The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing business.
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📌 Machinery Operator (New South Wales)
🏢 Mermed Australia
📍 New South Wales