Extrusion & Blow Molding Operator

Lactalis; Sunshine Coast Regional; Vor Ort; AUD 34.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full training & development

Stable full-time employment

Competitive hourly rates with shiftPen

Zusammenfassung

Lactalis Australia is seeking a Machine Operator for a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment on the Sunshine Coast. Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training before progressing into a Machine Operator role.

The role operates on a 12-hour Monday to Sunday shift roster with Day (6am-6pm) or Night (6pm-6am) shifts. Full training and ongoing development opportunities are provided, along with competitive hourly rates and shift penalties.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in plastic manufacturing, production, or processing environments is highly regarded.
• Experience operating extrusion blow molding and/or injection blow molding machines is an advantage.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine operations.

Aufgaben

• Set up, start up, operate, and monitor extrusion blow moulding and injection blow moulding machines.
• Install and change moulds, dies, and tooling to accommodate different bottle and container specifications.
• Adjust machine settings including temperature profiles, air pressure, extrusion speed, cooling, and cycle times.
• Monitor machine performance and make process adjustments to maintain product quality and minimize waste.
• Perform first-off, in-process, and final quality inspections on PET bottles.
• Carry out routine machine changeovers and assist with product changeovers according to production schedules.
• Complete basic preventative maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and troubleshooting of machinery.
• Record production data, downtime, quality checks, and material usage accurately.
• Work with Production Coordinators and Quality team to meet production targets and customer specs.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Kenntnisse

Plastic manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Physically fit

Reliable transport

Tools

Blow moulding machines

Jobbeschreibung

Lactalis Australia is seeking a Machine Operator for a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment on the Sunshine Coast. Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training before progressing into a Machine Operator role.

The role operates on a 12-hour Monday to Sunday shift roster with Day (6am-6pm) or Night (6pm-6am) shifts. Full training and ongoing development opportunities are provided, along with competitive hourly rates and shift penalties.