Operative General

dormakaba; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount health insurance

AAA nominations & awards

Wellbeing program

WhereFit membership

Job summary

dormakaba's Kilargo unit in Banyo is seeking a reliable Production Assistant to join the team. This hands-on role involves cutting, picking, and preparing materials for production to keep assembly running smoothly.

You will work Monday to Thursday 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Friday 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM, perform basic measuring, maintain a safe work area, and support other departments as needed. Training and on-the-job opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work and manual handling.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Basic maths skills for measuring and cutting materials.
• Ability to read and understand written work instructions.
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Pick and cut metal profiles to production orders.
• Sort and prepare materials for assembly teams.
• Move materials and trolleys throughout the production area.
• Ensure production teams receive materials on time.
• Perform basic measuring and cutting tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area.
• Assist other production departments when required.
• Work as part of a team to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reading instructions

Team player

Reliable

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Production Assistant to join the team at Kilargo in Banyo. As a leading manufacturer of door seals and safety systems, Kilargo helps create safer, quieter, and more energy-efficient buildings across Australia.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be cutting, picking, and preparing materials for production, ensuring our assembly teams have everything they need to keep operations running smoothly. If you enjoy practical work, take pride in doing a job well, and want to be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will do

• Pick and cut metal profiles to production orders
• Sort and prepare materials for assembly teams
• Move materials and trolleys throughout the production area
• Ensure production teams receive materials on time
• Perform basic measuring and cutting tasks
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area
• Assist other production departments when required
• Work as part of a team to achieve daily production targets

What we require

• Ability to perform physically demanding work and manual handling
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality and saftey
• Basic maths skills for measuring and cutting materials
• Ability to read and understand written work instructions
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work well within a team
• Availability Monday – Thursday (5AM – 1:30 pm) & Friday (5am – 11am)

What we prefer

• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or production
• Forklift Licence (or willingness to obtain one)
• Experience working with metal products or materials
• Basic knowledge of SAP or Microsoft Excel – or willingness to learn

What we offer

• Access to discounted Health Insurance
• Peer to Peer Recognition via our ‘AAA’ Nominations and awards
• Wellbeing Committee focusing on Mental Health, Community Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Social & Amenities
• WhereFitmembership offering discounts on gyms, apparel and more

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access solutions, we enable seamless movement in secure, safe, and sustainable spaces.

With over 16,000 employees worldwide, we are a global leader in access solutions across industries including healthcare, aviation, education, hospitality and more. We focus on innovation, collaboration, and creating real impact for our customers and communities.

At dormakaba, you’re encouraged to take initiative, grow your skills, and build your career alongside a global team shaping the future of access.