TriCab is a leading Australian owned cable manufacturer, providing customised and engineered solutions which reflect our core values of innovation, quality, and pride. We employ a local workforce that manufactures the best product – both in quality and service.
This position is based on-site at our Head Office & Manufacturing / Warehouse facility in Port Melbourne, just moments from the West Gate and Monash Freeways.
About the role
We are looking for a reliable operator to efficiently operate and monitor our plastic compound production area and maintain plant integrity.
This is a full time role, working 12 hour shifts averaged across a fortnight (7 shifts inclusive of 3.8 hours overtime a fortnight) on permanent night shift (6pm-6am), affording excellent work-life balance on a Mon-Wed/Mon-Thurs roster.
**Please note, night shifts will commence following an initial training period on day shift.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Setting up, loading and unloading compounding machine
- Monitoring compounding machine
- Troubleshooting and cleaning production machinery
- Manual handling, including lifting of equipment and materials as required
- Forklift duties
About you
- Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate commitment, initiative and reliability
- Ability to do manual lifting and be physically fit
- Flexibility to work different shifts and help out where required
- Experience as a plastic compound machine operator (buss machine operation preferred, but not essential)
- A current forklift license and experience
- The ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer, literacy, numeracy, problem solving and communication skills
- You will have some relevant polymer compounding experience, but equally important is your willingness and desire to learn and be a diligent key member of our high performing team!
Why work with TriCab?
TriCab is a leading manufacturing company, with an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer a range of employee benefits, including –
- A competitive base hourly rate (with initial starter rate increase after competency)
- Company paid Life and Income insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reimbursements for ambulance cover and forklift license renewals
Please APPLY with your resume and cover letter.
*Only successful candidates will be contacted.
*Please note a valid high-risk work license and successful medical and police checks are a requirement for this role.
📌 Machine Operator - Compounding 12-Hour Night Shift (Port Melbourne)
🏢 TriCab (Australia
📍 Port Melbourne
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