Production Machine Operator

Workpac; Queensland; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime penalties

Stable hours

Safety culture

Job summary

WorkPac in Australia is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our steel processing team in Queensland. You will operate steel processing machinery, set up and monitor equipment, load materials, and ensure quality while reading drawings and orders.

Shifts include day and afternoon; immediate start for a long-term role with temp-to-perm prospects. A valid forklift/gantry/steel industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Drivers Licence + reliable transport.
• Forklift ticket and gantry crane ticket (highly desirable).
• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing, production, steel, or industrial environment (highly advantageous).
• Can read and interpret drawings and schedules.
• Mechanical aptitude and can troubleshoot.
• Attention to detail, quality control and good accuracy.
• Able to pass a pre employment medical and drug/alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• Operating steel processing machinery such as Off Core, Bending and Cutting machines.
• Setting up, adjusting and monitoring machines.
• Loading raw steel materials into machinery and production lines.
• Measuring, inspecting and verifying steel products using measuring equipment and gauges.
• Interpreting production orders, drawings and work instructions.
• Safely operating overhead gantry cranes and forklifts (where licensed and required).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift ticket

Gantry crane ticket

Job description

Job details

• 40.17/hr + penalties!
• Long term work, temp to perm role!
• Immediate start!

About the Client

Our client is a leading Australian steel manufacturing and processing business supporting the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and industrial sectors. Their operations span metal recycling, steel production, processing and distribution, supplying a broad range of quality steel products and solutions.

Day Shift Structure;

Monday Thursday | 6AM - 2PM.

Friday | 6AM - 12PM

What You Will Be Doing

In this role you will be operating steel processing machinery as machine operator on either the day or afternoon shift and will be responsible for the below duties onsite:

• Operating steel processing machinery such as Off Core, Bending and Cutting machines
• Setting up, adjusting and monitoring machines
• Loading raw steel materials into machinery and production lines
• Measuring, inspecting and verifying steel products using measuring equipment and gauges
• Interpreting production orders, drawings and work instructions
• Safely operating overhead gantry cranes and forklifts (where licensed and required)

What You Will Need

• Drivers Licence + reliable transport
• Forklift ticket and gantry crane ticket (highly desirable)
• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing, production, steel, or industrial environment (highly advantageous)
• Can read and interpret drawings and schedules
• Mechanical aptitude and can troubleshoot
• Attention to detail, quality control and good accuracy
• Able to pass a pre employment medical and drug/alcohol screen

What's In It For You?

• Overtime paid at penalty rates!
• Constant hours each week not affected by weather!
• Great work culture, safety and work team!

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About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.