Machine Operator

About the Opportunity: Looking for a stable manufacturing role in Welshpool? Join a leading industrial cooling manufacturer as a Machine Operator. Enjoy $32.31/hr, standard day shifts, and a real chance to secure a permanent job.

Benefits:

• First-Rate Pay: $32.31/hr base rate with potential overtime opportunities to boost your earnings.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday day shift (06:00-14:30) for a predictable weekly routine.
• Growth: A clear temp-to-perm transition pathway for hard-working, reliable employees.
• Culture/Environment: Safe, organised workshop environment with a strong commitment to team safety.

Duties:

• Set up tube presses and operate semi-automated machinery to manufacture industrial components continuously.
• Measure finished products to exact standards using precision tools and log data into computers.
• Conduct light machine maintenance including daily pre-start checks, cleaning, and lubricating moving parts.
• Safely move raw materials and components across the workshop using forklifts and overhead cranes.

Skills & Experience:

• Mechanical aptitude and previous hands-on experience in a workshop or factory setting.
• Proven experience using hand tools, air tools, and working with imperial measurements.
• Ability to follow quality processes, enter accurate data, and stand comfortably for extended periods.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset focused on quality work and following clear shop instructions.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, physical assessment, and national police check.

Eligibility & Clearances: Please Note: Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency and be eligible to obtain and maintain a National Police Clearance, Pre-Employment Medical (including silica test), and Drug & Alcohol screening.

How to Apply:

Apply online now with your CV and Cover Letter, or contact Kate at [email protected] with any questions.