Machine Operator

H People; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Permanent employment pathway

Overtime opportunities

Structured buddy system

Well-maintained workplace

Job summary

H People on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Machine Operator to join a busy steel manufacturing site near Corbould Park. You will learn to set up and run cutting, shearing and bending machinery, following simple drawings and tags to produce accurate lengths and shapes.

Training is provided, with opportunities to progress to afternoon shifts and leadership roles. Starting rates vary by shift, with day, afternoon and night rates and overtime available.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and clear communication.
• Ability to read and write, follow drawings and check measurements.
• Experience with tablet and scanning systems.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Australian work rights and reliable transport to CorbouldPark.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up and operate steel cutting, shearing and bar-bending machinery.
• Follow production tags, instructions and basic drawings to produce required lengths and shapes.
• Check dimensions and finished products for accuracy.
• Use tablets and production systems to record completed work.
• Prepare steel products for handling and dispatch.
• Move steel and finished products safely with trained personnel.
• Support other production, warehouse or loading tasks as trained.
• Complete equipment pre-starts and report faults or hazards.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Clear communication

Practical ability

Read drawings

Tablet & scanning

Safety mindset

Overtime willingness

Australian work rights

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift licence

Job description

Could you be our next Machine Operator?
Based at a busysteel manufacturing sitenear Corbould Park, these hands-on production roles involve cutting, bending and preparing steel.
You'll join an organised operation with established safety procedures, digital production systems and experienced people to learn from. Your work will help turn raw steel into accurately finished products, ready for the next stage of construction.
We're currently looking fornight-shift operators. We're also looking forafternoon-shift operators with previous leadership experience, who can learn the operation and develop towards running the afternoon shift. Steel experience is valuable, but training is available for people with practical ability, reliable work habits and a willingness to learn.

What's in it for you?

• Afternoon shift: 1:00PM-9:00PM, or Night shift: 9:00PM-5:00AM
• Starting from $35-$42 per hour day shift, $40-$48 afternoon shift, and $45-$55 per hour night shift
• Consistent, full-time hours through an ongoing casual assignment
• Paid training with experienced operators and a structured buddy system
• Opportunity to develop skills across machinery, material handling and production
• A pathway to permanent employment for successful employees
• An afternoon opportunity with a clear direction towards shift leadership
• A well-maintained workplace with cooling fans, hydration stations and clean amenities
• Overtime opportunities as production requires, once sufficiently trained

How pay is assessed

$35-$38 per hour is the starting band discussed for general operators, including suitable candidates who need training. $42 per hour may be considered for candidates who bring demonstrated steel processing, relevant machine operation and crane capability. Your experience and ability to contribute safely will be assessed, with your starting rate confirmed before commencement.
The afternoon and night rates shown already include the applicable shift loading. Day-shift rates apply while training on days.

Your new role

• Learn to set up and operate steel cutting, shearing and bar-bending machinery
• Follow production tags, instructions and basic drawings to produce the required lengths and shapes
• Check dimensions and finished products for accuracy
• Use tablets, scanners and production systems to record completed work
• Tie, bundle, stage and prepare steel products for handling and dispatch
• Assist with moving steel and finished products, using equipment only where appropriately trained, licensed where required, and signed off
• Support other production, accessories, warehouse or loading tasks as trained
• Complete equipment pre-starts and report faults, hazards or quality concerns
• Maintain clean work areas and follow site traffic, exclusion-zone and safety procedures

What you'll need

• Reliable attendance and clear communication
• Practical ability and willingness to learn the site's methods
• Ability to read and write, follow basic drawings and check measurements
• Confidence learning tablet and scanning systems
• A careful approach to safety, quality and working around others
• Ability to undertake standing, walking and material-handling tasks safely
• Availability for initial day-shift training and your intended afternoon or night shift
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Australian work rights and reliable transport to CorbouldPark
• Completion of pre-employment medical, functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening

What sets you apart

• Steel, steel-processing or other manufacturing experience
• Experience operating cutting, bending or shearing equipment
• Overhead-crane experience or a forklift licence
• Evidence of learning new equipment and following established procedures
• For the afternoon role, experience supporting a team, coordinating work and maintaining safety and quality standards

The reality of the role

All new operators begin on day shift, 5:00AM-1:00PM, so they can train with the experienced team before moving to afternoon or night shift. Training generally takes around two to four weeks, depending on experience and competency sign-offs.
This is active work in a steel manufacturing environment, with noise, heat and repetitive tasks. You'll need to stay attentive, follow the process and ask when something is unclear. Overtime may be limited during the initial training period.

Additional information

• $40-$55/hr casual on afternoon or night shift
• Paid training with experienced operators to help you learn and build skills
• Pathway to permanent work, with future leadership potential on afternoon shift