Machine Assistant – Night Shift

AWX; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift pay rate $40.50/hour

3-day working week

36-hour roster

Air-controlled facility

On-the-job training

Potential permanent employment

Apprenticeship pathways

Job summary

AWX is seeking a Machine Assistant to join our client's manufacturing team in Darra, QLD. The role involves supporting printers and machine operators, supplying materials, and maintaining a clean, efficient production area.

Shift is Wednesday to Friday, 6:00pm–6:00am, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week) at $40.50 per hour, with potential for permanent employment and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Previous production, manufacturing, warehousing, process work or machine assisting experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Comfortable working around production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assisting printers and machine operators
• Preparing and supplying materials for production
• General production and process work
• Working around production machinery
• Keeping work areas clean and organised
• Following workplace procedures and instructions
• Assisting the production team as required

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Unrestricted working rights in AUSTRAL

Job description

AWX is currently seeking a Machine Assistant to join our client's manufacturing team based in Darra.

Darra, QLD | $40.50 per hour | Wednesday to Friday

This is a great opportunity to join a global label and packaging manufacturer offering a clean, modern working environment and genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

The Role

Working alongside experienced printers and machine operators, you will assist with the day-to-day production process.

Duties will include:

• Assisting printers and machine operators
• Preparing and supplying materials for production
• General production and process work
• Working around production machinery
• Keeping work areas clean and organised
• Following workplace procedures and instructions
• Assisting the production team as required

Previous printing experience is not required , with training provided on the job.

Shift & Pay

• Wednesday to Friday
• 6:00pm - 6:00am
• 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week
• $40.50 per hour
• Four days off each week

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be comfortable working around production machinery
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Be able to follow instructions and workplace procedures
• Work well as part of a team
• Have good attention to detail
• Have previous production, manufacturing, warehousing, process work or machine assisting experience - advantageous but not essential
• unrestricted working rights in Australia

Please note: This role is not suitable for candidates requiring visa sponsorship or with visa-related work restrictions.

What's On Offer

• $40.50 per hour night shift rate
• 3-day working week
• Consistent 36-hour roster
• Fully enclosed and air‑controlled facility
• Clean and modern manufacturing environment
• On-the-job training
• Potential opportunity for permanent employment
• Apprenticeship and traineeship pathways
• Access to an in-house RTO
• Career development opportunities with a global business

About AWX

AWX is an Australia-wide labour hire and recruitment company backed by more than 20 years of expertise. We offer flexible short and long-term employment solutions across industries including construction and civil, mining, food processing, manufacturing and landscaping. Our experienced recruitment specialists are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to find the right fit.