Machine Operator

Turner Talent; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Day shift

Long-term career

Stable hours

Job summary

Turner Talent is recruiting Machine Operators and Production Workers for a well-established manufacturing business in the Wacol area. You will contribute to safe, efficient production and help sustain quality across shifts.

These are full-time, day-shift roles with ongoing hours, full training, and genuine long‑term career opportunities in a modern, safety‑focused environment. Operate production machinery, monitor quality, load materials with forklifts or overhead cranes where licensed, complete

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production or heavy industrial settings.
• Mechanically minded and quick to learn new machinery.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Reliable transport and good attendance.
• Team player with ability to hit daily targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitor product quality and production processes.
• Load and unload materials using forklifts and overhead cranes (where licensed).
• Complete basic production and quality documentation.
• Work with the team to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality control

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane (licensed)

Job description

Looking for long-term, stable work with a reputable manufacturing business?

We are recruiting Machine Operators and Production Workers for a well-established manufacturing business in the Wacol area. This is a great opportunity for reliable people looking to build a long-term career in a modern manufacturing environment.

What’s on Offer

• $33-$38 per hour + penalties, depending on experience
• Ongoing full-time hours with genuine long-term opportunities
• Day shift and stable hours
• Modern, safety-focused manufacturing environment
• Full training provided for suitable candidates

The Role

As a Machine Operator, you will help keep production running safely and efficiently while maintaining quality and output.

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently
• Monitor product quality and production processes
• Load and unload materials using forklifts and overhead cranes where licensed
• Complete basic production and quality documentation
• Work with the team to achieve daily production targets

About You

We are looking for reliable and motivated people with a strong work ethic.

• Manufacturing, production or heavy industrial experience is highly regarded
• Mechanically minded and comfortable learning new machinery
• Strong commitment to safety and quality
• Reliable transport and a good attendance record
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

No previous workshop experience? That’s okay. Full training is available for the right person.

Why Join?

This is more than just another short-term labouring role. The business is continuing to grow and invest in its production team, providing the opportunity to learn specialised machinery, develop your skills and build a stable, long-term career.