Junior Laser Operator - Night shift

AustCorp Executive; Sydney; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six-month review

Paid day-shift training

Hands-on training

Long weekends

Growth with the business

Job summary

AustCorp Executive in Sydney is seeking a Junior Laser Operator for permanent night shift. You’ll start with two months of day-shift training to learn CNC laser cutting, materials, and safety requirements, then move to permanent nights.

This role suits someone with a forklift licence, manufacturing exposure, and a practical, reliable mindset. You’ll work with an experienced supervisor, load/unload materials, check parts for quality, and contribute to a safe, efficient production environment with

Qualifications

• Forklift licence is essential for this role.
• Experience in manufacturing or metalworking is preferred.
• Exposure to laser cutting or CNC machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist operation of CNC laser cutting machinery.
• Load and unload materials for cutting and processing.
• Identify and handle different metals and materials.
• Check finished parts for quality and accuracy.
• Work with the Night Shift Supervisor and production team.

Skills

Forklift licence

Manufacturing background

Laser cutting exposure

Mechanically minded

Tools

CNC machinery

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 6:0am
• 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