Machine Operator

Drake International - Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Canberra is seeking a Recruitment Resourcer to operate machinery and assist in daily operations. Candidates should have machine operating experience and be physically fit, able to lift weights of 20kg–25kg. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with training provided. This opportunity is only available to those with the right to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience ideal.
• Good level of physical fitness; able to lift 20kg–25kg consistently.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines in a warehouse environment.
• Manage computer controls for steel cutting.
• Perform general warehouse duties.

Skills

Machine operating

Computer controls

Problem solving

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Recruitment Resourcer at Drake International – Australia

Our client is a leading innovator in manufacturing and distributing long steel products. They are Australia's only fully vertically‑integrated steel manufacturing company utilising scrap metal recycling and downstream distribution.

They are seeking Machine Operators with machine operating experience to assist with their daily operations, manufacturing a wide variety of steel for concrete infrastructure based at their Hume warehouse - working Monday to Friday 6am‑2pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine operating
• Computer controls
• Cutting of steel products to length
• Problem solving and troubleshooting where required
• General warehouse duties

Essential Criteria

• Previous machine operating experience ideal
• A good level of physical fitness
• Comfortable with manual handling – able to lift 20kg–25kg consistently
• Able to work within a team environment
• Training provided from seasoned team membersHave a hardworking, self‑motivated attitude
• Able to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test
• Available Monday to Friday

Desired Skills and Experience

• Machine operating
• Computer controls
• Cutting of steel products to length
• Problem solving and troubleshooting where required
• General warehouse duties
• Previous machine operating experience ideal
• A good level of physical fitness
• Comfortable with manual handling – able to lift 20kg–25kg consistently
• Able to work within a team environment
• Training provided from seasoned team members
• Have a hardworking, self‑motivated attitude
• Able to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test
• Available Monday to Friday

Right to Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work in Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing