Factory worker

ABOUT BIG TYRE

Big Tyre specialises in tyres, wheels and rubber tracks which we design, manufacture and rebuild for the agricultural and mining industries.  Providing goods and services to leading equipment manufacturers, dealers, and end users, we pride ourselves on quality and a high level of customer service.  In fact, our manufactured goods are used in over 50 countries around the world.

Our team consists of about 20 people (including office and factory), and we enjoy working together in a professional and supportive environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The crew in the factory are the people we rely on to repair customer products and manufacture our high quality goods.

Your primary responsibilities are likely to vary but will include at least some of the following tasks: working with rubber, mixing and pouring polyurethane, operating lathes, sand blasting, and painting.  Regardless of the task, the position will include regular use of various power tools and machinery and general manual labour.

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) to work in our Toowoomba factory from 6:30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.  A paid rostered day off (RDO) is available about once a month.

ABOUT YOU

The following attributes are essential:

• strong work ethic and drive (includes hard working, fast, punctual, dedicated)
• strong character (includes honesty, being responsible, reliable, respectful)
• positive attitude
• attention to detail (make sure it’s done right, quality is critical)
• take responsibility for your actions
• willing to learn and receive correction
• team player
• show initiative
• effective when working alone and unsupervised
• good problem-solving skills
• high mechanical aptitude
• enjoy working with your hands to create and build
• physically fit and capable
• not mind getting dirty and hot
• driver’s licence
• forklift licence (or be willing to obtain one)
• non-smoker.

Experience in factory work including sand blasting, spray painting or operation of steel lathes will be viewed favourably, but is not essential.

HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

• Third party training and certification provided where relevant
• Great work hours
• Great work environment with supportive and friendly colleagues.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must include:

• a resume with previous work history
• two professional referees.