Junior Laser Operator - Night shift

AustCorp Executive; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-shift training before nights

Performance review after six months

Hands-on training

Grow CNC laser skills

Stable night-shift hours

Job summary

AustCorp Executive is seeking a Junior Laser Operator for night shift in a 24/7 metal manufacturing setting. You’ll begin with about two months of day-shift training learning the machinery, materials, and safety procedures, before moving to permanent nights alongside an experienced supervisor.

The role involves assisting CNC laser cutting, loading materials, quality checks, forklift operation, and keeping a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence is essential.
• Background in manufacturing or sheet-metal environments.
• Some exposure to laser cutting or CNC machinery is ideal.
• Reliable and able to work permanent night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation of CNC laser cutting machinery.
• Load and unload materials.
• Identify and handle different sheet metal and materials.
• Check completed parts for quality and accuracy.
• Operate a forklift to move materials around the facility.
• Follow production schedules and job requirements.
• Complete basic machine and production checks.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Collaborate with Night Shift Supervisor and production team.

Skills

Manufacturing background

CNC machinery operation

Laser cutting exposure

Attention to safety

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift licence

Sheet metal handling

Job description

Junior Laser Operator, Night Shift

Employment type: Permanent

Rate: $28 per hour + loading (30%)

Shift: Permanent night shift after approx. two months of day-shift training

About the Company

Our client is an established metal manufacturing business running three shifts in a 24/7 production environment. They're looking for a Junior Laser Operator who wants to learn, build their skills, and grow a long-term career in manufacturing.

You don't need to know everything already. Attitude, reliability, and team fit matter more here than years of experience.

The Role

You’ll start with around two months on day shift, learning the machinery, materials, processes, and safety requirements before moving onto permanent nights. Throughout, you’ll work alongside an experienced and approachable Supervisor/Technician who will train and support you as your laser cutting and manufacturing knowledge develops.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with the operation of CNC laser cutting machinery
• Loading and unloading materials
• Identifying and handling different types of sheet metal and materials
• Checking completed parts for quality and accuracy
• Operating a forklift to move materials around the facility
• Following production schedules and job requirements
• Completing basic machine and production checks
• Keeping a clean and safe work area
• Working closely with the Night Shift Supervisor and wider production team

Night Shift Hours

After your day-shift training period, your regular hours will be:

• Sunday night: start 12:00am, finish 6:00am Monday
• Monday to Thursday nights: 10:30pm to 6:00am
• Your week finishes at 6:00am Friday, giving you Friday, Saturday, and most of Sunday off

What You’ll Need

• A current forklift licence. This is essential and applications without one can't be considered.
• A background in manufacturing, factory work, steel, sheet metal, or a similar hands-on environment
• Some exposure to laser cutting, CNC machinery, or machine operation is ideal, though extensive experience isn't necessary
• Familiarity with different metals and materials
• A mechanically minded, practical approach
• Reliability and comfort working permanent night shift
• A strong safety focus
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• A positive attitude and good teamwork

This role would suit someone who has worked in a factory, warehouse, steel, or sheet-metal environment, has the basic knowledge, and is looking for a business willing to invest in their development.

What’s On Offer

• $28 per hour + 30% loading
• Pay and performance review after six months
• Around two months of paid day-shift training before moving to nights
• Hands-on training from an approachable Supervisor/Technician
• The chance to build CNC laser and advanced manufacturing skills
• Stable, consistent night-shift hours with long weekends
• A genuine opportunity to grow with the business