Job Description Gough Plastics is seeking a motivated and experienced Plastics Technician to join our production team in Townsville, QLD. In this hands-on role, you'll operate and monitor roto moulding ovens, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality manufacturing. You'll play a key part in meeting production targets, maintaining safety standards, and training assistant operators.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and monitor roto moulding ovens in line with production schedules
Ensure safety compliance, including forklift and gantry crane operations
Train and mentor assistant oven operators
Perform start-up/shutdown procedures, complete shift reports, and maintain production records
Troubleshoot process faults and recommend improvements to cook times/designs
Maintain shop floor organization and cleanliness to 5S standards
Conduct preventative maintenance and attend to breakdowns
Monitor raw material levels and coordinate workflow to maximize oven utilization
Carry out product inspections (thickness, color, inserts) to ensure quality
What We're Looking For
Certificate III in Roto Moulding or 3+ years' experience in oven roto moulding/extrusion/injection moulding
Ability to operate PLC/computer-controlled ovens
Skilled in manual handling and use of hand tools
Forklift, EWP, and gantry crane operation (training/tickets provided if required)
Strong technical understanding of oven processes
KPI-driven, solution-focused, and committed to continuous improvement
Salary range is $70,000-$85,000pa commensurate with experience Fulltime Position available Applications open on 5th October 2026 and closes on 5th November 2026