Factory All-Rounder – Assembly & Metal Preparation

The Play Collective; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Play Collective (PlayCo) is seeking a reliable Factory All-Rounder for our Scoresby, Melbourne site. The role focuses on assembly and metal preparation for powder coating, using power tools to clean, grind and finish metal surfaces, with additional tasks across the factory as needed.

You will read work orders and drawings, handle metal posts, maintain a clean and safe workspace, and support other departments to keep production running smoothly. Immediate start available, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• You're reliable, practical and take pride in doing a good job.
• You pay attention to detail, follow instructions and work well as part of a team.
• Experience using power tools safely and following basic paperwork and drawings.
• Good physical fitness for manual handling and carrying posts.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn. Experience in metal prep, grinding, assembly or powder coating is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare metal products for powder coating using power tools
• Remove rough edges, burrs and surface imperfections
• Assist with assembly and other production tasks
• Read and follow work orders, paperwork and technical drawings
• Handle and carry metal posts and other materials
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures
• Support other departments when required

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual handling fitness

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Factory All-Rounder - Assembly & Metal Preparation

We're looking for a reliable, hands-on Factory All-Rounder to join our team in Scoresby, Melbourne.

You'll primarily work in assembly and prepare metal products for powder coating, using power tools to clean, grind and finish metal surfaces. You'll also help across other factory areas as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Clean and prepare metal products for powder coating using power tools
• Remove rough edges, burrs and surface imperfections
• Assist with assembly and other production tasks
• Read and follow work orders, paperwork and technical drawings
• Handle and carry metal posts and other materials
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures
• Support other departments when required

About you

You're reliable, practical and take pride in doing a good job. You pay attention to detail, follow instructions and work well as part of a team.

You'll also have:

• Experience using power tools safely
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to read and follow basic paperwork and technical drawings
• Good physical fitness for manual handling and carrying posts
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Experience in metal preparation, grinding, assembly or powder coating is an advantage, but a willingness to learn is just as important.

About PlayCo

The Play Collective (PlayCo) designs, manufactures and installs playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, shade and recreation spaces across Australia.

You'll be joining a well-established Australian business with a supportive team culture and a reputation for quality. We offer stable, full-time employment, good working conditions and ongoing training and development to help you build your skills and grow your career.

This role is based at our Scoresby factory. You must have full working rights in Australia to apply. Immediate start available.