Machine Operator / Factory Hand

Ahrens Group; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate discounts and paid parental/

Job summary

Safety Steel Structures, a division of Ahrens, seeks a reliable Machine Operator / Factory Hand for our Dandenong manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves operating machinery, handling steel products and supporting day-to-day factory operations.

Join a team that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training and development, plus employee support programs and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Reliable with a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with cutting, processing and handling steel products.
• Load, unload and move materials around the factory.
• Conduct basic machine checks and report faults.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.
• Complete general factory duties as required.

Skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Reliability

Manual handling

Job description

Join Safety Steel Structures, a leading provider of quality steel buildings since 1968, delivering custom-designed solutions across residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors.

As a proud division of Ahrens, a fifth-generation Australian family business, we benefit from the resources and expertise of a national leader in construction, engineering and rural infrastructure. This partnership strengthens our position in the industry, enabling us to deliver practical, high-quality steel solutions backed by over 120 years of experience.

At Safety Steel Structures, you'll be part of a supportive team culture that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement. We are committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth and development.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable Machine Operator / Factory Hand to join our Dandenong manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role responsible for operating machinery, handling steel products and supporting day-to-day factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with cutting, processing and handling steel products
• Load, unload and move materials around the factory
• Conduct basic machine checks and report faults
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area
• Complete general factory duties as required

Skills & Experience

• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable with a positive can-do attitude
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks

Why Join Safety Steel?

• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate discounts and paid parental leave benefits