Paper Mill Production Operator

Visy; Tumut; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site culture

Attractive pay rates

Central regional location

Rotating roster

Training & development

Job security

Employee assistance

Employee benefits

Job summary

Visy Tumut is seeking a Paper Mill Operator to safely operate and monitor plant equipment across paper winding, finishing and quality control. You will control processes via a Digital Control System (DCS) from the mill control room and perform field checks with a strong safety focus, participating in safety audits and process improvements.

With 5+ years in paper production or a similar environment, you will troubleshoot issues, work on a 24/7 rotating roster, and collaborate with maintenance

Qualifications

• Year 12 (or equivalent) or Year 10 with evidence of further TAFE studies or a Trade Apprenticeship & Qualification. Higher level qualifications are a bonus.
• 5+ years of experience in paper production or similar manufacturing.
• Familiar with operating a Digital Control System (DCS).
• Fast-paced environment; ability to troubleshoot complex production issues under pressure.
• Safety-first mindset and compliance with OHS&E policies.
• Willingness to learn and complete training modules.
• Teamwork, clear communication & attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical readiness to work on feet, climb stairs and wear PPE in hot/noisy conditions.
• Reliability on a 24/7 rotating roster

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor paper mill processes and DCS controls from control rooms.
• Conduct inspections, checks, and routine tasks in the field with safety focus.
• Analyze performance to meet production targets and drive continuous improvements.
• Develop operating standards and report maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with maintenance and other teams to ensure mill output.

Skills

DCS operation

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Year 12 (or equivalent)

TAFE studies or Trade qualification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Great on-site culture and attractive payrates
• Perfect central regional location in Australia – close to Melbourne and Sydney!
• Outstanding rotating roster for work life balance
• Comprehensive Training & Development
• Job Security with a Leading Company
• Employee Assistance & Employee Benefits Programs

Role Details:

As a Paper Mill Operator based at our Visy Tumut pulp & paper mill, you are responsible for the safe, efficient and effective operation and monitoring of plant and equipment within the Paper Mill.

• Work across various manufacturing processes including Paper Winding, Reel Finishing and Quality Control, Dry End Operations, Wet End Operations and Recycled Fibre Operations.
• Remotely control these processes (startup, operate and shut down) through a Digital Control System (DCS) from the paper mill control room or various operating stations along the machine.
• Hands on role to conduct inspections, checks, routine tasks, process sample collections and manual control changes physically in the field, whilst always maintaining a strong safety focus.
• Analyse, identify, record and correct or manage process performance & efficiency to achieve production and efficiency targets while also driving continuous improvement of both.
• Developing operating standards accordingly.
• Identify and report maintenance requirements.
• Isolate and de-isolate plants and equipment for inspection and/or maintenance requirements.
• Work with mill maintenance, technical and other operational teams to achieve overall mill production and continuous improvement targets.

What You Will Bring:

• Year 12 (or equivalent); OR Year 10 with evidence of further TAFE studies or a Trade Apprenticeship & Qualification. Higher level qualifications are a bonus.
• Solid prior experience (minimum 5 years) in a similar role within Paper Production; OR other Production, Manufacturing or Industrial environment is desirable.
• Familiar with, or exposure to, operating and controlling a manufacturing process using a Digital Control System (DCS).
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can demonstrate your aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex production process and equipment issues under pressure.
• Proven ability to assess, modify and direct maintenance of Plant & Equipment as required.
• You have a safety-first mindset and always comply with OHS&E policies and procedures.
• Attitude & Aptitude to Learn and complete training modules.
• Teamwork, clear communication & attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical readiness to work on your feet, climb stairs and use PPE in challenging hot/noisy conditions.
• Reliability on a 24/7 rotating roster (days/nights/weekends/public holidays).

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the world’s most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut, providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand, where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.