Job Description

Junior Laser Operator, Night Shift n

Employment type: Permanent

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Rate: $28 per hour + loading (30%)

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Shift: Permanent night shift after approx. two months of day-shift training

About the Company n

Our client is an established metal manufacturing business running three shifts in a 24/7 production environment. They're looking for a Junior Laser Operator who wants to learn, build their skills, and grow a long-term career in manufacturing.

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You don't need to know everything already. Attitude, reliability, and team fit matter more here than years of experience.

The Role n

You’ll start with around two months on day shift, learning the machinery, materials, processes, and safety requirements before moving onto permanent nights. Throughout, you’ll work alongside an experienced and approachable Supervisor/Technician who will train and support you as your laser cutting and manufacturing knowledge develops.

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Your duties will include:

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- Assisting with the operation of CNC laser cutting machinery
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- Loading and unloading materials
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- Identifying and handling different types of sheet metal and materials
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- Checking completed parts for quality and accuracy
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- Operating a forklift to move materials around the facility
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- Following production schedules and job requirements
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- Completing basic machine and production checks
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- Keeping a clean and safe work area
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- Working closely with the Night Shift Supervisor and wider production team
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Night Shift Hours n

After your day-shift training period,



your regular hours will be:

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- Sunday night: start 12:00am, finish 6:00am Monday
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- Monday to Thursday nights: 10:30pm to 6:00am
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- Your week finishes at 6:00am Friday, giving you Friday, Saturday, and most of Sunday off
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What You’ll Need nn
- A current forklift licence. This is essential and applications without one can't be considered.
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- A background in manufacturing, factory work, steel, sheet metal, or a similar hands-on environment
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- Some exposure to laser cutting, CNC machinery, or machine operation is ideal, though extensive experience isn't necessary
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- Familiarity with different metals and materials
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- A mechanically minded, practical approach
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- Reliability and comfort working permanent night shift
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- A robust safety focus
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- Willingness to learn and take direction
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- A positive attitude and good teamwork
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This role would suit someone who has worked in a factory, warehouse, steel, or sheet-metal environment, has the basic knowledge, and is looking for a business willing to invest in their development.

What’s On Offer n

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- $28 per hour + 30% loading
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- Pay and performance review after six months
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- Around two months of paid day-shift training before moving to nights
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- Hands-on training from an approachable Supervisor/Technician
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- The chance to build CNC laser and advanced manufacturing skills
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- Stable, consistent night-shift hours with long weekends
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- A genuine opportunity to grow with the business
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📌 Junior Laser Operator - Night shift (Brisbane)
🏢 Austcorp Executive
📍 Brisbane