Precision Machine Operator – Day Shift, Rotations

NW People; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NW People in Australia is seeking a reliable Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate and monitor production machinery, set up equipment, load materials, and ensure products are correctly assembled, packaged and labelled.

The role requires working day shifts from Monday to Friday, with potential overtime. Candidates should be physically fit for manual handling, with attention to detail and a practical, safety‑minded approach. Prior packaging industry experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Previous Machine Operator experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and equipment.
• Ability to operate and monitor production machinery safely.
• Physically fit for manual handling and shifts.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to ongoing work.
• Willingness to rotate through different duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Set up and adjust machines as required.
• Load materials and products into machinery.
• Perform quality inspections on finished products.
• Identify and report machine faults or production issues.
• Ensure products are assembled, packaged and labelled correctly.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.
• Rotate through different production areas.
• Adhere to site safety procedures.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Rotating shifts

Job description

NW People in Australia is seeking a reliable Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate and monitor production machinery, set up equipment, load materials, and ensure products are correctly assembled, packaged and labelled.

The role requires working day shifts from Monday to Friday, with potential overtime. Candidates should be physically fit for manual handling, with attention to detail and a practical, safety‑minded approach. Prior packaging industry experience is valued.