Machine Operators – Manufacturing

Programmed; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed is seeking experienced Machine Operators to join the Yatala facility’s production team on the Gold Coast. You will operate and monitor manufacturing equipment, perform setups, and ensure safety, quality and productivity targets are met.

The role emphasizes fault-finding, routine maintenance, and documentation, with a strong safety culture and teamwork. Forklift experience is a plus; corrugated packaging or converting machinery experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding ability.
• Ability to work toward production targets and quality standards.
• Strong safety focus and ability to work in a team.
• Forklift experience is advantageous but not required.
• Experience with corrugated packaging, converting machinery, automated production lines or similar equipment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust production machinery.
• Complete machine setups and changeovers.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify faults.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and support downtime reduction.
• Complete quality checks and production documentation.
• Perform routine equipment checks, cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Machine operation

Fault finding

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Safety focus

Job description

Our client is seeking experienced Machine Operators to join their growing production team at their modern Yatala facility.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining manufacturing equipment while ensuring production, safety and quality targets are achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating and adjusting production machinery.
• Completing machine setups and changeovers.
• Monitoring equipment performance and identifying faults.
• Troubleshooting operational issues and supporting downtime reduction.
• Completing quality checks and production documentation.
• Performing routine equipment checks, cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Following all safety procedures and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding ability.
• Ability to work towards production targets and quality standards.
• A strong safety focus and commitment to teamwork.
• Forklift experience advantageous but not necessary
• Experience with corrugated packaging, converting machinery, automated production lines or similar manufacturing equipment will be highly regarded.