Forge Machine Operator

Frontline Human Resources; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 3,444,000 - 6,199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual ongoing

Temp-to-perm pathway

Stable manufacturing environment

Hands-on work

Permanent employment opportunity

Job summary

Frontline Human Resources in Coburg North seeks a Forge Machine Operator to join a heavy manufacturing team. The role involves operating forge presses and related machinery in a physically demanding environment, loading components into dies and inspecting finished products.

We require prior experience with forge or heavy machinery, strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety. The position offers casual ongoing work, with a path to permanent employment and a stable manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forge machinery, presses or heavy industrial machinery.
• Manufacturing, metalworking or heavy industry experience is highly regarded.
• Good mechanical aptitude and safety awareness.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate forge presses and metal-forming machinery.
• Set up and monitor machinery during production.
• Load and position metal components into dies.
• Remove and inspect finished forged components.
• Conduct basic quality and batch checks.
• Measure finished products to specifications.
• Handle and move steel components and materials.
• Perform general factory and production duties.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Forge machinery

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Tools

Forge presses

Job description

Coburg North | $35+ per hour | 6:45am - 3:15pm | Monday to Friday | Casual Ongoing | Temp to Perm

Forge Machine Operator

We are currently seeking a reliable and hands-on Forge Machine Operator to join a well-established manufacturing team in Coburg North.

This is a hands-on role within a heavy manufacturing environment, operating machinery used to shape steel and other metal components using pressure and, where required, heat to produce finished forged products.

The role will suit someone with previous experience operating industrial machinery who is comfortable working in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forge presses and metal-forming machinery
• Set up and monitor machinery during production
• Load and position metal components into dies
• Remove and inspect finished forged components
• Conduct basic quality and batch checks
• Measure finished products to specifications
• Handle and move steel components and materials
• Perform general factory and production duties
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures

About You

• Previous experience operating forge machinery, presses or heavy industrial machinery
• Manufacturing, metalworking or heavy industry experience highly regarded
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Comfortable working around heavy machinery and metal products
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Strong commitment to workplace safety

What's on Offer?

• $35+ per hour
• Coburg North location
• 6:45am - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday
• Casual ongoing employment
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Hands-on and varied work
• Opportunity to secure permanent employment