Machine Operator – Blow Moulding (12h Shifts)

Lactalis Australia; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Full-time employment

Shift penalties

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Lactalis Australia is seeking a Machine Operator to join a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment in Maroochydore. You will receive on-the-job training before progressing into a Machine Operator role, with 12-hour day or night shift rosters.

Key duties include setting up and operating extrusion blow moulding and injection blow moulding machinery, changing moulds, and monitoring quality. The role offers full-time employment, competitive hourly rates, and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic manufacturing environments.
• Experience operating extrusion blow molding and/or injection blow molding is an advantage.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine operations.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, operate, and monitor extrusion blow moulding and injection blow moulding machines.
• Install and change moulds, dies, and tooling to accommodate different bottle and container specifications.
• Adjust machine settings including temperature profiles, air pressure, extrusion speed, cooling, and cycle times to ensure efficient production.
• Monitor machine performance and make process adjustments to maintain product quality and minimize waste.
• Perform first-off, in-process, and final quality inspections on PET bottles.
• Record production data, downtime, quality checks, and material usage accurately.

Skills

Plastic manufacturing

Extrusion blow molding

Injection blow molding

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Lactalis Australia is seeking a Machine Operator to join a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment in Maroochydore. You will receive on-the-job training before progressing into a Machine Operator role, with 12-hour day or night shift rosters.

Key duties include setting up and operating extrusion blow moulding and injection blow moulding machinery, changing moulds, and monitoring quality. The role offers full-time employment, competitive hourly rates, and opportunities for growth within a