Day & Night Shift Operator - Manufacturing

James Hardie; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WORK180 Endorsed Employer

Job summary

James Hardie Australia is seeking a Machine Operator for our Ipswich plant. You will operate concrete mixing, stacking and splitting machines, set up molds, and ensure safe operation in a manufacturing environment.

A valid forklift license and a willingness to learn are essential. You will work across a 4-on/4-off rotation, with 12-hour day and night shifts, contributing to quality and efficiency while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality assurance environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace.
• Ability to use computers for entry and retrieval of process data and machine operation.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate concrete mixing, stacking and splitting machines.
• Set up and install molds and other machine fixtures.
• Set grinding and cutting edges.
• Carry out work in a safe manner, in accordance with Safety procedures as applicable.
• Ensure process efficiencies are achieved and maintained.
• Ensure production is in line with the specified production schedule.
• Ensure product quality is in accordance with relevant specifications and that process checks are performed as required.
• Actively participate in improvement projects.
• Manual handling tasks are performed as part of this role.
• Be flexible and adaptable with a willingness to embrace shift work.
• Complying with all WHS safety practices and procedures.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety in the workplace

Computer data entry / machine data

Interpersonal communication

Pre-employment medical screening

Tools

Valid Forklift License

Job description

• Previous experience in a quality assurance environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace
• Ability to use computers for the entry and retrieval of process data and machine operation
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• All successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening.

• Previous experience in a quality assurance environment
• Valid Forklift License
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace
• Ability to use computers for the entry and retrieval of process data and machine operation
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• All successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening.

You will be flexible and open to work across rotation shift Pattern / 4 on 4 off

2 x 12hr day shifts - 6am-6pm, followed by / 2 x 12hr night shifts, 6pm-6am

As a Machine Operator, you will hold a valid Forklift License and bring experience from a similar manufacturing environment. You'll also have a willingness to learn the trade and develop the skills needed to succeed in the role.

At James Hardie, we are committed to investing in our people and providing comprehensive training and support to set you up for long-term success.

What The Role Involves

• Operating concrete mixing, stacking and splitting machines
• Setting up and installing molds and other machine fixtures
• Setting grinding and cutting edges
• Carry out work in a safe manner, in accordance with Safety procedures as applicable
• Ensure process efficiencies are achieved and maintained
• Ensure production is in line with the specified production schedule
• Ensure product quality is in accordance with relevant specifications and that process checks are performed as required
• Actively participate in improvement projects
• Manual Handling tasks are performed as part of this role
• Be flexible and adaptable with a willingness to embrace shift work
• Complying with all WHS safety practices and procedures

Here at James Hardie, we are committed to achieving high standards in safety and ZERO HARM , quality and machine efficiency within our manufacturing plants.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, you can visit our WORK180 Page @ https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/james-hardie-australia-pty-ltd to find out more including a list of all our benefits and policies.

As part of our recruitment process, a talent pool will be created for applicants who have been identified and assessed for a range of similar roles across our plants.