? Glasses Assembler / Lab Assistant - Port Melbourne

Looking for a reliable, hands-on role with ongoing work and great pay rates?

OnSite Recruitment is currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Glasses Assemblers / Lab Assistants to join a busy optical manufacturing facility in Port Melbourne. This is an ongoing casual opportunity working on a rotating Day and Afternoon Shift roster, with full training provided.

Previous optical or laboratory experience is highly regarded, however we are primarily looking for adaptable team players who are willing to learn and work across multiple areas of the business.

About the Role

Location: Port Melbourne

Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm | $35.80 per hour

Afternoon Shift: 2:15pm - 10:15pm | $40.09 per hour

Rotating roster: 1 week Day Shift, 1 week Afternoon Shift

Monday to Friday

Ongoing casual assignment with potential long-term opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Assemble glasses frames and lenses to precise specifications

Inspect components and finished products to ensure quality standards are met

Operate specialised machinery and equipment

Assist across different areas of the lab including:

Tinting

Quality Checking

General Lab Operations

Work collaboratively with team members to resolve production issues

Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment

Follow all workplace health and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

Reliable and committed with a strong work ethic

Comfortable working a rotating shift roster

Permanent Resident of Australia

Computer literate and able to learn internal systems

Flexible and willing to work across multiple departments





Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision

Experience working within manufacturing, assembly, production or laboratory environments is highly regarded

Ability to use hand tools and small machinery

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

What's In It For You?

✅ Competitive pay rates
✅ Ongoing Monday to Friday work
✅ Full training provided
✅ Friendly and supportive team environment
✅ Opportunity to gain experience within the optical manufacturing industry
✅ Potential long-term opportunities for the right candidate

About OnSite Recruitment

OnSite Recruitment is a leading provider of staffing solutions across manufacturing, logistics and industrial sectors. We partner with respected employers throughout Melbourne and pride ourselves on matching quality candidates with rewarding opportunities.

Apply Now

If you are reliable, adaptable and looking for an ongoing opportunity with excellent pay rates, apply now and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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📌 Glasses Assembler (Melbourne)
🏢 Onsite Recruitment
📍 Melbourne