Machine Operator / Assembler

Dawn Tools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Tools in Melbourne seeks a dedicated Machine Operator to join our permanent, full-time day shift team. You will operate, monitor and maintain production machinery to meet quality, efficiency and safety standards.

This role offers stability within a centuries-old Australian manufacturing company, 38-hour week, Monday to Friday, with 1pm finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator an advantage however, training will be provided
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Understanding of engineering and manufacturing practices
• High attention to detail and quality focus
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player

Responsibilities

• Operation and monitor production machinery
• Set up machines and adjust settings for optimal performance
• Conduct routine quality checks to ensure consistency
• Troubleshoot minor faults and elevate issues as required
• Maintain accurate production records
• Follow all manufacturing and quality standards
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment

Job description

Working as part of a production team, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining production machinery to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. This position suits someone with strong machine operating experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment, who understands the importance of quality, efficiency and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Operation and monitor production machinery
• Set up machines and adjust settings for optimal performance
• Conduct routine quality checks to ensure consistency
• Troubleshoot minor faults and elevate issues as required
• Maintain accurate production records
• Follow all manufacturing and quality standards
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment

About you

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator an advantage however, training will be provided
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Understanding of engineering and manufacturing practices
• High attention to detail and quality focus
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player

About us

Dawn Tools is an Australian iconic brand that has been manufacturing engineering vices and clamps in Melbourne for over 115 years.

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Day Shift Monday - Friday. 1pm finish each Friday

38 hour week

Job security within a stable Australian manufacturing business