Night Shift Machine Operator & Technician (Medical Devices)

Dowson Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dowson Pty Ltd in Melbourne’s South East is seeking a skilled Machine Operator / Technician for a night shift. You will operate production machinery, monitor quality, and perform routine maintenance to support high standards in medical device and cosmetic manufacturing.

Join a growing Australian manufacturing business with in-house design and multiple processes. You will contribute to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement while staying punctual and collaborative in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Degree or trade skill in mechanical/electrical/industrial/manufacturing engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years of machine operating/engineering experience, preferably in an assembly environment.
• Excellent attitude, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proactive and creative approach to improving assembly machine reliability and performance.
• Proven experience improving machine availability and performance.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Punctuality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and start up, run, and shut down equipment within parameters.
• Monitor production, perform basic testing and quality checks; troubleshoot issues to minimise downtime.
• Inspect products for quality and report deviations or defects.
• Maintain and clean machinery; report major repairs or upgrades.
• Assemble, pack and label components; ensure correct preparation for shipping.
• Keep accurate production records of quantities, times, and incidents.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality testing

Teamwork

Problem solving

Maintenance awareness

Education

Trade certificate or diploma in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Industrial machinery

Job description

Dowson Pty Ltd in Melbourne’s South East is seeking a skilled Machine Operator / Technician for a night shift. You will operate production machinery, monitor quality, and perform routine maintenance to support high standards in medical device and cosmetic manufacturing.

Join a growing Australian manufacturing business with in-house design and multiple processes. You will contribute to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement while staying punctual and collaborative in a fast-paced