Manufacturing Machine Operators

Porta Mouldings; Gosford; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Porta Mouldings in NSW is seeking a production operator to support our lines and learn our products, processes and quality standards on the shop floor.

You will gain hands-on skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, receive training, and have the opportunity to operate our modern production machinery as you grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Forklift license is required.
• Experience operating machines in a production environment.
• Long-term career oriented.
• Strong attention to detail, quality and safety.
• Physically fit for manual, repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines while learning products, processes, and quality standards.
• Develop hands-on skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Receive training to build knowledge on the production floor.
• Opportunity to operate state-of-the-art production machinery.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-quality environment.
• Be part of a supportive team and grow responsibilities.

Skills

Forklift license

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Quality and safety

Job description

Porta is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of building products, trusted by builders, joiners, suppliers and stockists nationwide.

Backed by the Borg Group, one of Australia’s most established family-owned industrial groups, Porta is supported by significant investment, national scale and strong manufacturing capability.

About the role:

• Dayshift and Afternoon shifts available
• Support our production lines while learning our products, processes, and quality standard
• Develop hands‑on skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Receive training to build your knowledge and confidence on the production floor.
• For motivated employees, gain the opportunity to operate our state‑of‑the‑art production machinery.
• Be part of a supportive team with opportunities to grow your skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment.

About you:

• Have a forklift license
• Have previous experience in machine operation or working within a production environment
• Be looking for a long‑term career opportunity
• Have excellent attention to detail, quality and safety
• Be physically fit to undertake manual and repetitive tasksBe reliable and motivated to do your best every day

As part of the selection process, applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre‑employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric, vision, drug and alcohol testing.

Being one of the largest and fastest growing employers on the Central Coast, we can offer you:

• The ability to work close to home
• Long term career opportunities
• A friendly work environment

About us

Recently, Porta brought together several well‑known businesses, including Porta Mouldings, Australian Panels, Dongwha Australia, Carter Holt Harvey Plywood and easycraft - creating a broader, more capable organisation delivering complete building solutions to its customers. This newly integrated portfolio under Porta, also includes Borg’s flagship brand, polytec.

Our portfolio now spans outdoor timber; plywood; MDF; particleboard; decorative doors, panels and benchtops; wall linings; mouldings and engineered structural products including STRUCTAflor with its iconic YELLOWtongue.

With extensive manufacturing facilities across Australia, we are proud to support regional communities and local jobs. Sustainability, responsible sourcing and continuous improvement are central to how we operate.

We are building the next chapter of Porta - bringing together trusted brands, expanded capability and a clear focus on the future. If you’re looking to be part of a growing Australian manufacturer with strong foundations and long‑term ambition, we’d love to hear from you.

Porta. Shaped by History. Built for the Future.