Manufacturing Technologist

Porta; Gosford; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Porta is seeking a Manufacturing Technologist to join the Product Innovation team in Somersby. You will work closely with manufacturing operations to improve processes, solve technical challenges, and support the development of new products and production capabilities.

The ideal candidate has a Science, Chemistry or Engineering background, with strong analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills, and a keen interest in manufacturing and innovation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Science, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach to technical challenges.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• An interest in manufacturing, product development and innovation.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, quality and efficiency.
• Monitor production performance and investigate technical issues.
• Troubleshoot process and product-related challenges.
• Analyse production data to identify root causes and solutions.
• Support product development, formulation, testing and optimisation.
• Assess how raw materials and processes impact product performance.
• Develop testing, quality and operational standards.
• Work with production teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

Education

Science/Chemistry/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 Manufacturing 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, Chemistry or Engineering background who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement and seeing the real-world results of their work.

Experience with industrial chemicals, formulations, paints, coatings, resins, adhesives or similar products would be highly advantageous, particularly where you understand how raw materials and formulations influence product performance.

About the role

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, quality and efficiency
• Monitor production performance and investigate technical issues
• Troubleshoot process and product-related challenges
• Analyse production data to identify root causes and solutions
• Support product development, formulation, testing and optimisation
• Assess how raw materials and processes impact product performance
• Develop testing, quality and operational standards
• Work with production teams to drive continuous improvement

About you

• A degree in Science, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A practical, hands-on approach to technical challenges
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• An interest in manufacturing, product development and innovation
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively

Experience in industrial chemicals, paints, coatings, resins, adhesives or another formulation-based manufacturing environment would be highly regarded.

• 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

Manufacturing, process engineering or product development experience would also be advantageous, although recent graduates with relevant technical or formulation exposure are encouraged to apply.