Machine Operator - Afternoon Shift

HRCheck Aust Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift

Overtime opportunities

Modern manufacturing facility

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Job summary

HRCheck Aust Pty Ltd is seeking a mechanically minded Machine Operator for a permanent full-time Afternoon Shift. You will operate and monitor production machinery, perform setups and changeovers, and help minimise downtime with effective troubleshooting.

We offer a modern manufacturing facility, ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities, plus a pre-employment medical check. This role pays $43.32 per hour (afternoon shift loading) with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Have previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude.
• Enjoy learning new machinery and production processes.
• Can identify and resolve basic machine faults.
• Have experience with machine setups, adjustments or changeovers.
• Work safely and take pride in producing quality work.
• Are reliable, punctual and team-oriented.
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery and complete machine setups and changeovers.
• Maintain product quality and minimise downtime through troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Receive training across a variety of equipment including corrugators, die cutters and other automated machinery.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Machine setup/changeovers

Reliability & teamwork

Job description

Are you a mechanically minded Machine Operator looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable Australian manufacturer?

We are currently seeking an experienced Machine Operator for a permanent full-time Afternoon Shift position that offers strong job security, ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with machinery, solving problems and developing their technical skills within a high-performing manufacturing environment.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery, completing machine setups and changeovers, maintaining product quality and helping to minimise downtime through effective troubleshooting and problem-solving.

You'll receive training across a variety of equipment, including corrugators, single facers, flexo folder gluers, rotary and flatbed die cutters, casemakers, palletising systems and other automated production machinery.

What We're Looking For

• Have previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude
• Enjoy learning new machinery and production processes
• Can identify and resolve basic machine faults
• Have experience with machine setups, adjustments or changeovers
• Work safely and take pride in producing quality work
• Are reliable, punctual and team-oriented
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Manufacturing Backgrounds We Value

• Packaging & Converting
• Printing & Print Finishing
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Plastics Manufacturing
• Thermoforming
• Injection Moulding
• CNC Machining
• Steel Manufacturing
• FMCG Manufacturing
• Automated Production Environments

What's On Offer

• Permanent Full-Time Employment
• Afternoon Shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm)
• $43.32 per hour (inclusive of afternoon shift loading) + Super
• Overtime opportunities
• Modern manufacturing facility
• Ongoing training and competency development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• All candidates will undergo pre-employment medical checks.

If you're looking for an opportunity where mechanical aptitude, attitude and reliability are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

HRCheck is a proud equal opportunity employer where we value diversity and inclusivity across our workforces and talent networks.