Ready to apply your technical skills in a role where you can make a genuine impact?
Porta is looking for a Technologist to join our Product Innovation team in Somersby. Working closely with our manufacturing operations, you'll help improve processes, solve technical challenges and support the development of recent products and production capabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a Science or Engineering background who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement and seeing the real-world results of their work. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
About Porta
For more than 100 years, Porta has supplied premium timber and panel products to residential and commercial construction markets across Australia.
As part of the Borg Group, Porta combines the stability of a long-established Australian business with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement. We're committed to developing better products, improving the way we manufacture, and investing in our people.
About the role
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, quality and efficiency
Monitor production performance and investigate technical issues
Troubleshoot process and equipment-related challenges
Analyse production data to identify root causes and practical solutions
Support new product development and manufacturing initiatives




Develop testing, quality and operational standards
Work closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement
About you
A degree in Science, Engineering or a related discipline
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
A proactive and hands-on approach
Strong attention to detail
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development is advantageous but not essential.
Build broad technical experience across manufacturing, product development, process improvement and innovation projects
See the impact of your work by contributing to improvements that directly influence product quality, efficiency and business performance
Learn from experienced teams across operations, engineering, quality and product development
Enjoy stability and long-term opportunities with a successful Australian-owned business backed by over 100 years of industry experience
Be part of a growing business that continues to invest in its people, products and manufacturing capabilities
As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including functional, audiometric, drug and alcohol testing.
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📌 Manufacturing Technologist (New South Wales)
🏢 Porta Mouldings
📍 New South Wales