Machine Operator - Level 1

Transcend Managed Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcend Workforce, based in Truganina, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Machine Operator for steel cutting and bending operations. You will operate high-precision machinery, load materials, and assist with setup and quality checks in a fast-paced workshop.

Ideal candidates have strong manufacturing or reinforcement experience, knowledge of rebar grades is a bonus, and a forklift licence is advantageous. Full Australian working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Proven machine operation experience - essential.
• Background in manufacturing or steel reinforcement.
• Knowledge of rebar types and grades is a bonus.
• Forklift licence is highly regarded but not essential.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work under pressure.
• Must have full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty steel cutting and bending machines.
• Use of gantry crane to safely move materials.
• Load steel coils or bars into machines.
• Monitor automatic feeding, cutting, and bending operations.
• Clear jams, troubleshoot issues, and perform minor adjustments.
• Conduct quality checks against bar schedules.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Manufacturing background

Rebar knowledge bonus

Forklift licence (bonus)

Reliable and punctual

Australian working rights

Job description

• $39.92 per hour | Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 2:06pm
• $45.21 per hour | Monday to Friday | 2:00pm - 10:06pm
• Based in Truganina

Transcend Workforce is seeking experienced Machine Operators to join a leading steel manufacturing and reinforcement workshop based in Truganina. You'll be operating cutting and bending machines in a fast-paced environment.

Machine Operator - Steel Cutting & Bending

• Operate heavy-duty, high-precision steel cutting and bending machines
• Use of gantry crane to safely move materials
• Load steel coils or bars into machines
• Monitor automatic feeding, cutting, and bending operations
• Clear jams, troubleshoot issues, and perform minor adjustments
• Conduct quality checks against bar schedules

About You

• Proven machine operation experience - essential
• Background in manufacturing or steel reinforcement
• Knowledge of rebar types and grades is a bonus!
• Forklift licence is highly regarded but not essential
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work under pressure
• Must have full Australian working rights

Experience from a heavy manufacturing environment is essential for this role.