PLASTIC TECHNICIAN

Recruitment Innovations; Hughenden; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollimans in Hughenden, QLD seeks a qualified Plastics Technician to join its production team. The successful candidate will program, adjust, repair and maintain plastics manufacturing machinery to ensure efficiency, quality and safety across operations.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in plastics technology or related trade, with experience in plastics manufacturing. The role is full-time, responsible for scheduling, quality control and maintenance to maximize productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastics manufacturing or machine operation.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate workflow processes.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate production machinery using knowledge of polymers, additives, and related materials.
• Supervise the loading of polymer resins and additives into machines.
• Inspect, calibrate, and regulate machines to maintain optimal performance.
• Conduct routine quality control tests, including dimensional checks, hardness, color clarity, and appearance.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust machines to minimize downtime.
• Prepare production and maintenance schedules to maximize productivity.
• Recommend design or process changes to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Maintain accurate records of operational and production data.

Skills

Plastics manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Workflow coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in plastics technology

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Hollimans are seeking a qualified Plastics Technician to join their production team in Hughenden QLD. This role is responsible for programming, adjusting, repairing, and maintaining machines that manufacture plastic products. You will play a key part in ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety across our plastics manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and operate production machinery using knowledge of polymers, additives, and related materials.
• Supervise the loading of polymer resins and additives into machines.
• Inspect, calibrate, and regulate machines to maintain optimal performance.
• Conduct routine quality control tests, including dimensional checks, hardness, clarity of color, and appearance.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust machines to minimize downtime.
• Prepare production and maintenance schedules to maximize productivity.
• Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Maintain accurate records of operational and production data.

Skills & Experience

• Certificate III or equivalent qualification in plastics technology or related trade (Skill Level 3).
• Demonstrated experience in plastics manufacturing or machine operation.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate workflow processes.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Salary and Application Information

Salary range is $75,000 - $95,000pa commensurate with experience. Fulltime Position available. Applications open on 14th September 2026 and closes on 14th October 2026