Moulding Technician - Afternoon Shift

HR Staff n' Stuff; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Afternoon shift

Competitive remuneration

Supportive team

Job summary

HR Staff n' Stuff is looking for a skilled Moulding Technician to support afternoon shift operations in our Australian manufacturing facility. You will set up and optimise injection moulding processes, perform mould changes and troubleshoot production issues to ensure food-grade packaging meets specs.

You will collaborate with Shift Supervisors, Quality and Maintenance to improve quality, output and equipment reliability while maintaining GMP, HACCP and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Practical experience setting up, operating and troubleshooting injection moulding machines.
• Strong understanding of moulding process control and defect resolution.
• Commitment to quality, food safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up, optimise and monitor injection moulding machines, robots, moulds and equipment to standards.
• Perform safe mould changes, line clearance, and verify materials and process docs before start-up.
• Validate first-off production and complete quality checks before release.
• Troubleshoot process variations and defects to restore stable production; escalate when needed.
• Improve cycle times and processing parameters while maintaining product quality and safety.
• Support production operators and coordinate with Moulding, Quality and Maintenance to reduce scrap.

Skills

Injection moulding

Process control

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Quality/food safety focus

Education

Trade qualification in plastics manufacturing

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

We are a well-established Australian manufacturer with a proud history of delivering high-quality packaging solutions to customers across a range of industries. Built on strong family values, operational excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement, we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner to our customers.

About us

We are a well-established Australian manufacturer with a proud history of delivering high-quality packaging solutions to customers across a range of industries. Built on strong family values, operational excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement, we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner to our customers.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Moulding Technician to support safe, stable and efficient injection moulding production on afternoon shift.

Reporting to the Moulding Manager, you will set up and optimise moulding processes, carry out mould changes and troubleshoot production issues to consistently produce food-grade packaging to specification.

You will work closely with Shift Supervisors, Production Operators, Quality and Maintenance, providing practical technical support and contributing to improvements in quality, output and equipment reliability.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Set up, optimise and monitor injection moulding machines, robots, moulds and auxiliary equipment to approved standards.

• Complete safe, efficient mould changes, confirm line clearance and verify materials, labels, tooling and process documentation before start-up.

• Validate first-off production and ensure required quality checks and approvals are completed before product release.

• Troubleshoot process variation and moulding defects to restore stable production, escalating issues beyond your authority or technical competence.

• Optimise cycle times and processing parameters within authorised limits while maintaining product quality and food safety.

• Support Production Operators and work with Moulding, Quality and Maintenance to reduce scrap, downtime and recurring issues.

• Maintain accurate process setting sheets, production and quality records, and provide clear shift handovers.

• Assist with product trials, mould validations and practical continuous improvement activities.

• Maintain safe work practices, GMP, HACCP, housekeeping and 5S standards, and report tooling or equipment faults promptly.

About you

You are a practical moulding technician with strong fault-finding skills, a focus on quality and the ability to take ownership of technical issues and follow them through.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience setting, operating and troubleshooting injection moulding machines.

• A strong understanding of moulding process control, optimisation and defect resolution.

• Mechanical aptitude and effective problem-solving skills.

• An understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety and manufacturing quality requirements.

• The ability to interpret production documentation, work instructions and product specifications.

• Clear communication, effective shift handovers and a constructive approach to teamwork.

• A commitment to safe work, equipment care, housekeeping and continuous improvement.

• Availability to work afternoon shift.

Experience in thin-wall food packaging and/or in-mould labelling (IML) would be highly regarded. A relevant trade qualification or equivalent plastics manufacturing experience, exposure to Lean Manufacturing or 5S, and a forklift licence would also be advantageous.

What we offer

• A permanent, full-time afternoon-shift position with an established Australian manufacturer.

• A hands-on technical role with the opportunity to improve moulding performance and process capability.

• A supportive team environment, working directly with the Moulding Manager.

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and capability.