material process technician | production operator

HR Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Specialised training

Modern facilities

Career growth

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Material Process Technician / Production Operator in Rydalmere, NSW. You will work with acoustics manufacturing, handling process chemicals, and operating kilns, presses, and processing equipment.

You’ll join a safety-focused team, receive specialised training, and contribute to quality, traceability, and continuous improvement with reliable hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision manufacturing, ceramics or advanced materials handling.
• Knowledge of chemical handling protocols and SDS.
• Good mechanical skills with ability to operate and set up industrial machinery.
• Attention to detail and strict adherence to SOPs and batch cards.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle chemicals, binders, powders, and solvents per SDS and batch recipes.
• Program kiln profiles and manage temperature schedules for ceramic products.
• Operate high-tech ceramic presses and conduct material density checks.
• Support batch production from Ball Milling to Spray Drying equipment.
• Maintain and clean workstations, and assist with preventative maintenance.
• Keep accurate records for raw materials, chemical batches and WIP.
• Follow PPE requirements and 5S practices within a safety-focused environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Chemical safety

Mechanical aptitude

Precision & quality mindset

Tech savvy

Physical capability

Team player

Job description

Material Process Technician | Production Operator

Rydalmere, NSW | Advanced Materials & Acoustics Manufacturing

Are you mechanically minded with an eye for precision? Ready to step away from basic assembly and build a career at the forefront of advanced materials technology?

Join a market leader in high-precision acoustic ceramic manufacturing! We are expanding our specialised Acoustics Manufacturing team in Rydalmere and looking for a proactive, safety-focused Production Operator.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive Pay + Super with steady, reliable hours.
• Specialised Training: Learn state-of-the-art ceramic processing, chemical handling, and advanced machinery operations.
• Modern Facilities: Work with cutting-edge acoustics technology in a collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Career Growth: We value proactive team members who contribute ideas and take ownership of their area.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a hands-on, multi-faceted role where no two days are identical. Working directly with our Acoustics team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Chemical & Raw Material Handling: Safely measure, blend, and handle process chemicals, raw powders, binders, and solvents in accordance with strict Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and batch recipes.
• Thermal & Kiln Operations: Program kiln profiles, manage temperature schedules, execute binder burn-off, and carefully load/unload specialized acoustic products according to strict batch card instructions.
• Precision Pressing: Operate high-tech ceramic presses (Isostatic, Meyer, and Osterwalder) and perform crucial material density checks to meet strict quality specs.
• Material Processing: Support new batch production—from Ball Milling and Filter Pressing to Calcine Kilns, Binder Burn-off, and Spray Drying equipment.
• Equipment & Station Maintenance: Set up workstations, perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on machines/cooling systems, and help oversee external maintenance contractors.
• Quality & Traceability: Maintain flawless records, ensuring all raw materials, chemical batches, and Work in Progress (WIP) are correctly identified and traceable.
• Safety & Standards: Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), maintain clean, safe workspaces (5S), and strictly adhere to chemical handling protocols and our dedicated "Lead Area" safety requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Manufacturing Experience: Background in precision manufacturing, chemical processing, ceramics, metallurgy, or advanced materials handling is highly regarded.
• Chemical Safety Awareness: Experience working with process chemicals, binders, or raw powders with a strong understanding of chemical handling protocols.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable setting up, operating, and performing basic maintenance on complex industrial machinery.
• Precision & Quality Mindset: Exceptional attention to detail, strict adherence to SOPs/batch cards, and high personal accountability.
• Tech-Savvy: Basic computer proficiency for programming machinery control profiles and administrative tracking.
• Physical Capability: Comfortable standing for extended periods and wearing relevant PPE.
• Safety First & Team Player: Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude toward WHS, and the flexibility to support team objectives.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.