Production Assistant

IonOpticks; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IonOpticks in Collingwood, Victoria seeks a hands-on Production Assistant to support end-to-end assembly, inspection and packaging of products in a fast-growing manufacturing environment. You will operate manufacturing equipment, record data, and help write work instructions while maintaining high quality standards.

The role suits reliable team players who can adapt to shifts, learn quickly, and work with attention to detail in a laboratory-like setting. Full training provided.

Qualifications

• High school certificate or diploma; a related degree is advantageous.
• Experience with handling and assembling small parts in a lab-like environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end construction, assembly and inspection of products.
• Operate, monitor and perform basic maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Record production data using digital systems and maintain logs.
• Contribute to writing and reviewing work instructions and problem solving.
• Adhere to established procedures and quality standards.
• Package products and prepare shipments.
• Manage parts stock.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Small parts assembly

Laboratory environment familiarity

Documentation writing

Attention to detail

Data entry & analysis

Lean manufacturing

Reading & interpreting technical docs

Stamina for repetitive tasks

Communication skills

Team player / independent

Shift flexibility

Education

High school certificate or diploma; related degree preferred

Job description

Collingwood, Victoria 3066, Australia / Full-time

Exciting opportunity to join an Australian-based technology company on a global mission to revolutionise the field of chromatography and proteomics.

Does this sound like you?

We are looking for a “hands-on” product assembly worker with advanced hand-eye-coordination and a level of versatility to adapt to various tasks. Experience with handling and assembling small parts or operating equipment in a laboratory-like environment will be highly favourable. Proficiency in writing and/or reviewing work instructions or other technical documents is preferred.

About Us

IonOpticks is revolutionising medical research with a growing suite of products that enable researchers to accelerate scientific discovery. Our growing list of products have now been adopted by leading laboratories in the pharmaceutical, academic and industry sectors worldwide.

We are a team of highly diverse individuals from broad backgrounds joined by our commitment and passion for improving outcomes for human health and mankind. We love playing a part in scientific discovery and we are looking for a like-minded individual seeking a long-term opportunity and job security with our fun and dedicated team.

The Role:

The Production Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting diverse production operations through smooth and efficient manufacturing of whole or sub-parts of our product range using defined processes while maintaining high-quality standards, as well as contributing to documentation of work instructions and problem solving initiatives.

The successful candidate will become a key member of our small, fast-growing team. The role will be varied, with the core duties including, but not limited to:

• End-to-end construction, assembly and inspection of products
• Operate, monitor and perform basic maintenance of a variety of manufacturing equipment
• Accurately record production data using digital systems and maintain detail logs
• Contribute to writing and reviewing work instructions and problem solving initiatives
• Adherence to established procedures and quality standards
• Product packaging and shipment preparation
• Parts stocktaking

Who we're looking for:

We’re after someone with the right attitude and skills, with an ability to demonstrate:

• High school certificate/diploma or equivalent, a degree in a related field would be highly regarded
• Experience with handling and assembling small parts or operating equipment in a laboratory-like environment
• Experience interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures and inspect components to ensure conformance to specifications, highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Proficiency in using computerized systems for data entry and basic analysis
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and quality control processes
• Ability to read and interpret and contribute to the documentation of technical documents, work instructions, root cause analysis and safety protocols
• Physical stamina to stand/sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A positive, self-motivated team player and the ability to work independently
• Flexibility to work different shifts as needed

Full training will be provided.

Why IonOpticks?

• Our lean and rapidly growing team consists of high achievers, focused on developing new technologies in response to global market demand.
• Our people are our priority and we are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our team members.
• We take pride in our culture that supports diversity and flexible working arrangements to ensure our team members continue to love doing what they do best.
• We are a values-driven organisation where we thrive together, pursue excellence, continuously evolve, and create lasting impact.