Production Operator

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Southland Centre VIC is seeking a hands-on worker for concrete pipe manufacturing in a team environment. Duties include operating moulds, pouring concrete, and quality checks as described.

The role starts with early shifts (6:00–6:30am), Monday to Friday, with possible overtime and a view to permanent placement. It is a physical role requiring you to be on your feet all day, in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Pass a Drug & Alcohol test.
• Great attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and dependable.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Experience in steel fixing is a plus.
• Forklift license is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture concrete pipes as part of a team.
• Strip moulds and reassemble for next pour.
• Operate machinery with-team coordination.
• Prepare, assemble, check and clean moulds.
• Perform quality checks on products.
• Pour concrete into moulds and cure.
• Report incidents and near misses.
• Potentially operate large pipe-making machines.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Steel fixing experience

Forklift license (advantage)

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Southland Centre VIC

Full time

5mo ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

About the Role

You will be responsible for working as a team to contribute to the manufacturing of concrete pipes and pre-cast construction. Your day will consist of the following duties:

• Manufacturing concrete pipe
• Stripping the mould and putting it back together again
• Working in a team to operate the machinery
• Preparing, assembling, checking and cleaning moulds
• Performing quality checks on products
• Pouring concrete
• You are expected to report all incidents and near misses
• Eventually you will be operating the large machines that manufacture the pipes

You will be guaranteed 8 hours per day (starting from 6am or 6:30am). Each day and its requirements are different and therefore the shift may exceed those 8 hours (sometimes you will be working until 4:30pm). This roster is Monday – Friday based, however there is potential overtime on a Saturday at the moment due to the workload. This role starts out as a temporary role, however it is with a view to go permanent as soon as you’ve found your feet and made the role your own. Please note this is a physical role and will involve you being on your feet all day, therefore it is essential that you are physically able. You will be surrounded by a fun, energetic and supportive team.

Skills & Experience

Due to the nature of the role, to be successful in this role you will need:

• To be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol test
• A great attitude and willingness to learn
• Want to turn up to work every day
• To possess excellent and clear communication skills
• To be enthusiastic and reliable
• Must be able to work in a team
• If you have experience in steel fixing that would be an advantage
• A forklift license would be an advantage, but it’s not essential

About the Company

We are a leader in New Zealand in Water Management Products. We operate eight factory sites across New Zealand and we supply product types for drainage, watermain, environmental. We are proudly family-owned and we were founded 50 years ago and have grown significantly, with now more than 800 employees. We are a proven leader in our market!