Cold End Operator/Technician (Multiple Roles)

Visy; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided through Visy

Two weekends off every five weeks

Shift allowance

Job summary

Visy operates a new glass factory in Yatala, Queensland, seeking operators for the cold end/packaging area. Roles involve overseeing production, quality control, and packaging processes, with automated machinery and systems to ensure targets are met.

Starting rate is $41 per hour, with overtime and shift allowances, plus a structured training path at the Visy Training Academy. Key benefits include two consecutive weekends off every five weeks and development opportunities across the site.

Qualifications

• First experience in operating automated machinery or production lines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to quality standards.
• Team player with good communication and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain automated equipment (annealing lehrs, inspection machines, transport, and packing systems).
• Monitor and adjust cooling/annealing processes to meet production specifications.
• Conduct visual and automated inspections for defects.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and process issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and record production data and quality metrics.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety mindset

Continuous improvement

Tools

Automated equipment

Inspection machines

Job description

At Visy, our people set us apart. We focus on finding solutions, seizing opportunities, and driving progress. We seek individuals who are forward-thinking and action-oriented, those helping us lead in sustainable packaging. Together, we’re building a better future.

About the Opportunity:

Our new glass factory in Yatala is our largest investment to date. It will recycle up to 200,000 tonnes of Queensland glass each year to produce 1 billion bottles. With advanced machinery and control systems, we ensure efficient, high-quality production. Located next to our box and can plants, the site will form a beverage container precinct, supporting customers and creating new job opportunities.

What you will do:

Within the Cold end/Packaging area, roles will be responsible for overseeing and managing the production, quality and inspection/packaging processes.

Roles involve operating and maintaining automated machinery and systems, ensuring that glass products meet quality standards and production targets.

• Rotating Shift: consists of 8-hour shifts and includes two consecutive weekends off every five weeks.
• Full Training provided through the Visy Training Academy
• Starting rate from $41 per hour (Plus OT and Shift Allowance) onwards
• We offer clear pathways, real development, and support every step of the way
• New Year New career - training starts in January 2027

In these roles you will:

• Operate and maintain automated equipment (annealing lehrs, inspection machines, transport, and packing systems)
• Monitor and adjust cooling/annealing processes to meet production specifications
• Conduct visual and automated inspections for defects
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and process issues
• Support continuous improvement efforts
• Maintaining accurate records of production data and quality metrics.

What you will bring to the team:

• First experience in operating automated machinery or production lines, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• A team player who communicates well and works collaboratively
• A strong safety mindset and a proactive safety mindset
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and process optimisation.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.