Ready to apply your technical skills in a role where you can make a genuine impact?
Porta is looking for a Manufacturing 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 new products and production capabilities.
This is an excellent chance for someone with a Science, Chemistry or Engineering background who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement and seeing the real-world results of their work.
Experience withindustrial chemicals, formulations, paints, coatings, resins, adhesives or similar productswould be highly advantageous, particularly where you understand how raw materials and formulations influence product performance.
About the role
Identify opportunities to improve processes, quality and efficiency
Monitor production performance and investigate technical issues
Troubleshoot process and product-related challenges
Analyse production data to identify root causes and solutions
Support product development, formulation, testing and optimisation
Assess how raw materials and processes impact product performance
Develop testing, quality and operational standards
Work with production teams to drive continuous improvement
About you
A degree in Science, Chemistry,



Engineering or a related discipline
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
A practical, hands-on approach to technical challenges
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
An interest in manufacturing, product development and innovation
The ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience inindustrial chemicals, paints, coatings, resins, adhesives or another formulation-based manufacturing environment would be highly regarded.
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
Manufacturing, process engineering or product development experience would also be advantageous, although recent graduates with relevant technical or formulation exposure are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Manufacturing Technologist (New South Wales)
🏢 Porta
📍 New South Wales