Junior Tool Setter/Machine Setter - Full Training Provided
Junior Tool Setter / Machine Setter - Full Training Provided
Full time: Monday - Friday 7.00am to 3.00pm
We are looking for a
mechanically minded person
to join our manufacturing team and train as a Tool Setter / Machine Setter
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with machinery, tools, and their hands and wants to develop practical technical skills
Previous tool-setting or thermoforming experience is not required
. What is important to us is mechanical aptitude, reliability, attention to detail and a genuine willingnes to learn.
About the role
Working alongside an experienced team, you will initially be trained in fitting and changing cavities and tooling, preparing tooling for production, assisting with machine setups and changeovers, and learning to set and operate thermoforming and vacuum-forming machinery. You will monitor machines during production and identify when adjustments are required, learn to troubleshoot and correct machine-setting issues, carry out basic checks and adjustments to ensure products are being manufactured correctly, and maintain a clean and organised work area. As your skills develop, you will take on greater responsibility for machine setting, adjustments and troubleshooting.
Key responsibilities
Fit and change cavities and tooling
Prepare tooling for production
Assist with machine setups and changeovers
Assist experienced machine setters




Learn to set and operate thermoforming and vacuum-forming machinery
Monitor machines during production and identify when adjustments are required
Learn to troubleshoot and correct machine-setting issues
Carry out basic checks and adjustments to ensure products are being manufactured correctly
Maintain a clean and organised work area
About you
Good mechanical aptitude
Enjoys understanding how machines and equipment work
Comfortable using hand tools
Practical and good at solving problems
Pays attention to detail
Reliable and punctual
Willing to listen, learn and ask questions
Takes pride in doing a job properly
Works well as part of a team
Experience in manufacturing, machine operation, mechanical assembly, thermoforming, machine maintenance, plastics or a similar hands-on environment would be useful, but is
not essential
Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm
No rotating shifts
Full on-the-job training
Opportunity to learn specialised thermoforming and vacuum-forming equipment
Genuine progression into a skilled Machine Setter role
Stable manufacturing workplace
Support from experienced team members while you learn
This isn't simply a machine-operating position. We are looking for someone who wants to learn how the machinery works, why problems occur and how to fix them.
If you're mechanically minded, enjoy practical work and are looking for an opportunity to build a long-term career in manufacturing, we'd like to hear from you.
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📌 Junior Tool Setter/Machine Setter - Full Training Provided (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne