Extrusion Operator

Symmetry Human Resources; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift roster

12-hour shifts

Ongoing casual opportunity

Job summary

Laverton North, VIC-based high-tech plastics recycling facility is seeking an experienced Extruder Operator for an ongoing night shift roster (Tue–Thu 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM). You will operate and monitor extrusion equipment, set and troubleshoot machinery, and monitor production output and quality while following WHSE and safety procedures.

What's on offer: $44.26 per hour plus super, ongoing hours on a casual basis, and the chance to develop technical and mechanical skills in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating extrusion equipment or working in plastics manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• A strong commitment to safety and quality
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in blow moulding, injection moulding or thermoforming will also be considered
• Current driver’s licence and your own reliable vehicle – essential
• Valid Australian working rights

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor extrusion equipment and production processes
• Set, adjust and troubleshoot machinery
• Monitor production output and product quality
• Identify and respond to operational issues
• Follow all WHSE, safety and operating procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient production environment
• Work collaboratively with the wider production team

Skills

Extruder operation

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety focus

Job description

Laverton North, VIC. $44.26 per hour + Super. Casual | Ongoing Opportunity. Join a High-Tech Recycling Facility. Are you an experienced Extruder Operator looking for stable, ongoing work with a growing business?

Our client is a leading high-tech plastics recycling facility based in Laverton North, specializing in converting post-consumer plastics into food-grade recycled HDPE (rHDPE) and PP resin.

With operations continuing to expand, this is an excellent opportunity to join a modern, technology-focused facility and develop your technical skills within the growing and sustainable recycling industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Extruder Operator to join the team on an ongoing night shift roster.

Roster

• Monday: No work
• Tuesday – Thursday: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

03rd September, 2026

Extruder Operator – Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor extrusion equipment and production processes
• Set, adjust and troubleshoot machinery
• Monitor production output and product quality
• Identify and respond to operational issues
• Follow all WHSE, safety and operating procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient production environment
• Work collaboratively with the wider production team

What’s on Offer

• $44.26 per hour + super
• Ongoing full-time hours on a casual basis
• Consistent night shift roster
• 12-hour shifts Tuesday to Thursday
• Modern, high-tech recycling facility
• Opportunity to develop your technical and mechanical skills
• Stable, long-term work with a growing business
• Opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable circular economy

About You

• Previous experience operating extrusion equipment or working in plastics manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• A strong commitment to safety and quality
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in blow moulding, injection moulding or thermoforming will also be considered
• Current driver's licence and your own reliable vehicle – essential
• Valid Australian working rights