MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR

Day shift

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for operating Milling machines in a manufacturing environment; maintaining quality and safety standards;

General Functions and Tasks

- Rubber Mixing (Mill Operation) – Operate a Two-roll mill to mix and blend polymers (rubber)
- Adjust space between rollers to regulate thickness of rubber using wrenches
- Cut and blend rubber during milling process using a cutting knife
- Cut rubber sheets from Mill using a cutting knife and weight Rubber-preps as needed
- Extrusion operation – Prepare moulding preforms through an extruder equipment
- Setup Dies/moulds on extruder machine for prescribed shapes using wrenches
- Load Rubber and operates extruder machine
- Attention to detail
- Cut samples of product for laboratory tests using a knife or Scissors
- Clean equipment (mill, trays, rollers, guide, and extruder barrel) removing remainder rubber and raw materials, keep work area clean & organised
- Inspect machinery for lubrication and to detect mechanical malfunction
- Organize raw materials on storing racks




- Complete jobs according to job card specifications
- Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills & Attributes

- Basic computer skills, Microsoft office
- Ability to work from instructions and stand operating procedures
- Ability to work individually, as part of a team, and under general supervision
- Basic communication skills
- Forklift licence is highly recommended
- Work within safety guidelines
- Previous experience in a similar environment would be highly regarded but not necessary as training will be provided.
- The ability to lift up to 20kg

Eligibility

- Applicant must be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance
- Applicants must be willing to undergo a Medical
- Applicants may be required to be eligible to obtain a Baseline security clearance, sponsored by Mackay.

Employee Perks Include

- Monthly RDO
- Above award wage rates
- Employee Assistance Program
- Permanent Role
- Uniform Provided
- Social Club – Milestone

📌 Milling Machine Operator (Dandenong South)
🏢 Mackay Australia Pty
📍 Dandenong South