Machine Operator / Overhead Crane Operator

About the Client

Our client is a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of steel products, with opportunities available across their Dandenong South Steel Centre and Noble Park Reinforcing operations.

They are currently seeking reliable and safety-focused Machine Operators / Overhead Crane Operators to join their teams across steel processing, production, overhead crane operations, material handling and dispatch.

Dandenong South - Steel Centre

Day Shift: 5:45am to 1:45pm - $42.75 per hour + Super

Night Shift: 9:45pm to 5:45am - $47.88 per hour + Super

Noble Park - Reinforcing

Afternoon Shift: 3pm to 11pm - $46.97 per hour + Super

Key Duties

• Working within steel manufacturing and processing environments
• Moving and positioning steel products using overhead cranes and mechanical equipment
• Assisting with inbound and outbound steel movements
• Supporting machine operators and production processes
• Monitoring machinery and identifying production issues
• Preparing and staging steel products
• Pushing, pulling and realigning steel packs where required
• Tying, wiring and strapping finished steel packs
• Assisting with the preparation and loading of trucks
• Operating forklifts where required to assist with moving and loading finished steel products
• Using hooks and chains when positioning steel products
• Completing equipment pre-start checks where required
• Following exclusion zones, SOPs and site safety procedures

About You

We're looking for reliable, hands-on candidates who are comfortable working within an industrial environment and are interested in developing their skills within steel manufacturing.

Previous steel or overhead crane experience is highly regarded but isn't essential for all positions. Candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, machine operation, fabrication or industrial warehousing are also encouraged to apply.

A current forklift licence and previous forklift experience would also be beneficial, particularly for assisting with the movement and loading of finished steel products.

You Will Also

• Be reliable, punctual and committed to ongoing work
• Have a strong focus on workplace safety
• Be comfortable working around steel, machinery, cranes, forklifts and trucks
• Be willing to learn overhead crane and site processes
• Be able to follow instructions, SOPs and exclusion zones
• Be comfortable with repetitive, hands-on work
• Be comfortable pushing, pulling and repositioning steel packs where required
• Be comfortable being on your feet and moving throughout the shift
• Work well within a team and show initiative once trained

What We Offer

• $42.75 to $47.88 per hour + Super depending on shift and location
• Day, afternoon and night shift opportunities
• Ongoing casual work
• Full on-the-job training
• Opportunity to develop overhead crane and steel-handling experience
• Opportunity to develop machine operation and production skills
• Work within established Australian steel manufacturing operations

If you have experience in reinforcing steel, structural steel, steel processing, overhead or gantry cranes, machine operation, metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing and are looking for an ongoing opportunity, click "Apply Now" to submit your application.