Machine Operators - Afternoon Shift

Programmed GO; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed GO is seeking Machine Operators to join our client’s production team at their Brooklyn facility. You will operate production machinery safely and efficiently, complete quality checks and support the wider production team.

The role suits someone with manufacturing or machine operation experience who values safety, quality and productivity, and is able to work in a fast-paced environment. Full Australian working rights required and afternoon shifts available.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to workplace safety
• Hands-on, practical problem-solving and a willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery
• Monitor machine performance during shifts
• Complete quality checks and record results
• Assist with machine changeovers and adjustments
• Support with materials and production workflow
• Identify and report faults, delays or issues to supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized workspace
• Comply with PPE requirements and safety instructions

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality checks

Team communication

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking Machine Operators to join our client's production team at their Brooklyn facility.

This is a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing or machine operation experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in safety, quality and productivity.

You will be responsible for operating production machinery safely and efficiently, completing quality checks and supporting the wider production team to meet daily manufacturing requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• Setting up and operating production machinery
• Monitoring machine performance throughout the shift
• Completing quality checks and recording results
• Assisting with machine changeovers and basic adjustments
• Supporting operators with materials and production workflow
• Monitoring production output and identifying issues
• Reporting machine faults, delays or production issues to the supervisor
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures
• Following site PPE requirements and safety instructions

What We're Looking For

Previous machine operation experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred, however we're also interested in candidates who have strong hands-on experience and a willingness to learn.

We're looking for people who are:

• Reliable, punctual and committed to consistent attendance
• Safety-conscious with a strong understanding of workplace safety
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Able to work at pace while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and repetitive tasks
• Comfortable standing, lifting and bending throughout the shift
• Able to identify and troubleshoot basic machine issues
• A good communicator who works well as part of a team
• Positive, hardworking and willing to learn
• Comfortable working around moving machinery and production equipment

Candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, production, warehousing, machine operation, labouring or other hands-on environments are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to work the rostered afternoon shifts
• Physically capable of performing manual handling and repetitive tasks
• Ability to follow all PPE requirements, including steel-cap footwear and high-visibility clothing
• Commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.