Machine Operator - Day and Afternoon Shifts

NLH Nominees Pty Ltd T/A NLH Workforce; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term position after 500 hours

Immediate start

Day and Afternoon Shifts

Overtime penalty rates

Job summary

NLH Nominees Pty Ltd T/A NLH Workforce is seeking a Machine Operator to run Press Brake or CNC Plasma Cutter on both day and afternoon shifts in Loganlea, QLD. You will work with mild steel plates from 1mm to 150 mm thick, reading drawings and following diagrams to meet precision requirements.

Offered at $36 per hour with overtime penalty rates. The role promises a long-term position after 500 hours and immediate onboarding if successful. Monday–Friday, 40-hour weeks, on-site manufacturing work.

Qualifications

• Experience with Brake Press or Plasma Cutter or similar machinery.
• Background in sheet metal work is advantageous.
• Overhead crane/gantry crane experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses or laser cutters as required.
• Use basic hand and power tools to refine work.
• Read and interpret complex drawings.
• Operate forklifts when required.
• Operate overhead cranes / gantry cranes when required.

Skills

Brake Press

Plasma Cutter

Sheet Metal

Overhead/Gantry Crane

Forklift

Tools

CNC/Press Brake machinery

Job description

Machine Operator - Day and Afternoon Shifts

NLH Nominees Pty Ltd T/A NLH Workforce – Loganlea QLD

28d ago , from NLH Nominees Pty Ltd T/A NLH Workforce

Position Overview: Become a member our team as a Machine Operator, using the Press Brake or CNC Plasma Cutter, completing steel manufacturing tasks according to diagrams and drawings. You’ll be working with mild steel, quench, and tempered plates from 1mm to 150 mm thick.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses or laser cutters as required
• Use basic hand and power tools to refine work
• Read and interpret complex drawings
• Operate forklifts when required
• Operate overhead cranes / gantry cranes when required

Requirements

• Experience with a Brake Press/Plasma Cutter or similar machinery
• Background in sheet metal work advantageous
• Overhead crane / gantry crane experience advantageous
• Own PPE and reliable transport
• Forklift ticket

What’s on Offer

• $36 per hour plus penalty rates for Overtime
• A long-term position offered after 500 hours (3-4 months)
• Day and Afternoon Shifts available
• Immediate start if successful

Company Overview

Our client is a Queensland-based steel processing company with facilities in Brisbane and Mackay. Operating nationally, they service industries like mining, construction, agriculture, transport, and defence. Known for precision cutting, machining, and fast lead times, our client delivers quality steel solutions across Australia.

Additional information

• 40-hour weeks, Monday to Friday
• Permanency offered after 500 hours (3-4 months)
• Working in-house in the Manufacturing Department