Edge Banding Extrusion Technician — Hands-on Role

EGR Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established Australian Manufacturer

Technical Development

Career Opportunities

Hands-On Role

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

EGR Group, a leading Australian manufacturer, is seeking a hands-on Production Technician for their Wacol facility. The role focuses on operating and optimising the Edge Banding Extrusion Line, testing new equipment, troubleshooting, and driving process improvements to ensure high-quality edge banding products.

You will work closely with Production, Maintenance and Quality teams to uphold efficiency, safety and documentation standards while developing technical expertise in extrusion processes.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in mechanical manufacturing engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in production engineering roles and troubleshooting extrusion machinery.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and machine parameters.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, monitor and optimise the Edge Banding Extrusion Line to achieve production and quality targets.
• Perform machine adjustments, changeovers and process parameter settings to maintain consistent product quality.
• Monitor production processes, including temperature, pressure, speed and material flow.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve machinery, equipment and process-related issues to minimise downtime.
• Conduct quality checks and inspections to ensure products meet required specifications and standards.
• Support preventative maintenance activities and collaborate with maintenance personnel to resolve equipment issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste and optimise machine performance.
• Maintain accurate production records, process documentation and quality reports.
• Assist with implementing process improvements and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment in accordance with EGR's workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Manufacturing Engineering degree

Production Engineering degree

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Process monitoring equipment

Quality inspection tools

Job description

EGR Group, a leading Australian manufacturer, is seeking a hands-on Production Technician for their Wacol facility. The role focuses on operating and optimising the Edge Banding Extrusion Line, testing new equipment, troubleshooting, and driving process improvements to ensure high-quality edge banding products.

You will work closely with Production, Maintenance and Quality teams to uphold efficiency, safety and documentation standards while developing technical expertise in extrusion processes.