Machine Operator

Capture Recruitment Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent weekday hours

Saturday overtime opportunity

Learn new skills on CNC laser cutting

No rotating shifts or night shifts

Work with an established Australian m​

Job summary

Capture Recruitment Pty is seeking Machine Operators and Press Brake Operators for its production client in Laverton North, Melbourne. The role focuses on bending and trimming metal with press brakes and operating laser cutters as needed.

You will set up machines, follow drawings, and maintain clean, safe work areas. Ideal candidates have experience with metal folding, read drawings, and are reliable with Australian working rights.

Qualifications

• Experience operating press brake or metal folding machines.
• Ability to set up machines and make adjustments.
• Ability to read basic drawings and measurements.
• Experience working with sheet metal.
• Laser cutting experience is a bonus, but not essential.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Reliable transport and valid Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brake machines to bend and fold metal.
• Set up machines for different jobs.
• Change tools and adjust machine settings.
• Follow drawings and measurements.
• Check finished metal parts are the correct size and shape.
• Operate laser cutting machines when needed.
• Keep machines and work areas clean and safe.

Skills

Press brake operation

Machine setup

Reading drawings

Sheet metal work

Laser cutting (bonus)

Reliability & punctuality

Australian working rights

Tools

Press brake machines

Laser cutting machines

Job description

Our client, an established Australian manufacturing business is seeking Machine Operators and Press Brake Operators to join its production team in Laverton North.

• Consistent hours, Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to earn extra money through Saturday overtime
• Learn new skills on CNC laser cutting machines
• No rotating shifts or night shifts
• Work with an established Australian manufacturer

Our client, an established Australian manufacturing business is seeking Machine Operators and Press Brake Operators to join its production team in Laverton North.

Benefits:

• Consistent hours, Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to earn extra money through Saturday overtime
• Learn new skills on CNC laser cutting machines
• No rotating shifts or night shifts
• Work with an established Australian manufacturer

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate press brake machines to bend and fold metal
• Set up machines for different jobs
• Change tools and adjust machine settings
• Follow drawings and measurements
• Check finished metal parts are the correct size and shape
• Operate laser cutting machines when needed
• Keep machines and work areas clean and safe

Skills and Experience

• Experience operating press brake or metal folding machines
• Able to set up machines and make adjustments
• Able to read basic drawings and measurements
• Experience working with sheet metal
• Laser cutting experience is a bonus, but not essential
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn
• Reliable transport and valid Australian working rights

If you have experience bending or folding metal and are looking for ongoing work,