Factory Hand/Production Labourer

Screw Flights Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Permanent, full-time employment

Job summary

Screw Flights Australia is seeking a reliable Factory Hand / Production Labourer to join our Carrum Downs team. You will assist with the production of custom steel components for customers across Australia, with on‑the‑job training and a stable weekday schedule.

This permanent full‑time role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm and offers an immediate start for the right person. You will work hands‑on, operate a hydraulic press, handle steel components, and support safe, efficient production

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed to a long‑term position.
• Physically able to lift heavy steel and stay on your feet all day.
• Has full Australian work rights and a valid licence.
• Forklift licence or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Operate a manual hydraulic press.
• Set up and change press dies.
• Handle and move steel components.
• Pack orders for dispatch.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift.
• General factory cleaning and housekeeping.
• Follow workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Physical fitness

Reliability

Independent work

Australian work rights

Forklift licence

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Carrum Downs

We are looking for a reliable Factory Hand / Production Labourer to join our small manufacturing team.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering stable weekday hours, on-the-job training and an immediate start for the right person.

Factory Hand / Production Labourer

About the Role

You will assist with the production of custom steel components for customers across Australia.

Your duties will include:

• Operating a manual hydraulic press
• Setting up and changing press dies
• Handling and moving steel components
• Packing orders for dispatch
• Loading and unloading trucks using a forklift
• General factory cleaning and housekeeping
• Following workplace safety procedures

You must be comfortable lifting heavy steel, working on your feet throughout the day and completing hands‑on production work as the work can be repetitive and physically demanding.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable and committed to a long‑term position
• Takes pride in doing their work properly
• Can follow instructions and retain training
• Is comfortable working independently once trained
• Has mechanical aptitude and experience using hand or power tools
• Is physically fit and capable of repetitive lifting
• Has full Australian work rights
• Has a current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Holds a forklift licence or is willing to obtain one
• Is available for occasional weekend overtime when required

Previous factory or manufacturing experience would be helpful, but hydraulic press experience is not essential. Training will be provided to the right person.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Overtime opportunities during peak periods
• Immediate start available
• On-the-job training
• Stable work with an Australian‑owned manufacturer
• Supportive, close‑knit team environment

About Us

We are an Australian‑owned manufacturing business based in Carrum Downs. We manufacture custom steel components for customers across a range of industries throughout Australia.