Manufacturing Technologist

Porta Mouldings; Gosford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Porta, a long-established Australian-owned business, is seeking a Technologist to join its Product Innovation team in Somersby. You will collaborate with manufacturing operations to identify process improvements and support new product development.

Ideal candidates have a Science or Engineering background, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to contribute to real-world manufacturing outcomes. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and hands-on approach.
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development is advantageous but not essential.
• Build broad technical experience across manufacturing, product development, process improvement and innovation projects.
• See the impact of your work on product quality, efficiency and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, quality and efficiency.
• Monitor production performance and investigate technical issues.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment-related challenges.
• Analyse production data to identify root causes and practical solutions.
• Support new product development and manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop testing, quality and operational standards.
• Work closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Hands-on approach

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Science or Engineering degree

Job description

Ready to apply your technical skills in a role where you can make a genuine impact?

Porta is looking for a Technologist to join our Product Innovation team in Somersby. Working closely with our manufacturing operations, you'll help improve processes, solve technical challenges and support the development of new products and production capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a Science or Engineering background who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement and seeing the real-world results of their work. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

About Porta

For more than 100 years, Porta has supplied premium timber and panel products to residential and commercial construction markets across Australia.

As part of the Borg Group, Porta combines the stability of a long-established Australian business with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement. We're committed to developing better products, improving the way we manufacture, and investing in our people.

About the role

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, quality and efficiency
• Monitor production performance and investigate technical issues
• Troubleshoot process and equipment-related challenges
• Analyse production data to identify root causes and practical solutions
• Support new product development and manufacturing initiatives
• Develop testing, quality and operational standards
• Work closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement

About you

• A degree in Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and hands-on approach
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development is advantageous but not essential.
• Build broad technical experience across manufacturing, product development, process improvement and innovation projects
• See the impact of your work by contributing to improvements that directly influence product quality, efficiency and business performance
• Learn from experienced teams across operations, engineering, quality and product development
• Enjoy stability and long-term opportunities with a successful Australian-owned business backed by over 100 years of industry experience
• Be part of a growing business that continues to invest in its people, products and manufacturing capabilities
• As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including functional, audiometric, drug and alcohol testing.