Production Operator

Envisage HR Solutions; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Envisage HR Solutions seeks a Production Operator for its client in Waurn Ponds, Victoria, to support day-to-day manufacturing activities in an advanced production facility. The role is hands-on and focuses on safe, consistent operations while meeting quality standards.

Applicants should have experience in manufacturing or production, enjoy practical work, and take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-growing technology company with world-class facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced manufacturing, production, assembly, or similar environment.
• Ability to operate complex equipment in pilot or development settings.
• Aptitude for mechanical repairs and identifying equipment issues to ensure quality.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and handling hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and manufacturing equipment per procedures.
• Support lithium extrusion, cell assembly and related battery manufacturing steps.
• Prepare electrodes and raw materials in adjacent facilities.
• Monitor performance and quality of production equipment.
• Follow OH&S policies and SOPs when handling materials and systems.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and production specialists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Hands-on manufacturing

Tools

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Job description

Hands-on production and manufacturing role

Waurn Ponds location with state-of-the-art facilities

Join a world-leading Australian technology company and contribute to the manufacture of next-generation battery technology.

Our client has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Production Operator to join its growing team in Waurn Ponds. This hands-on role will support day-to-day production activities within an advanced manufacturing environment.

If you have experience in manufacturing or production, enjoy practical hands-on work and take pride in producing high-quality outcomes, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you will do:

As a production operator, you will support safe and consistent manufacturing operations while ensuring that work is completed in accordance with established procedures, quality requirements and standards. You will be responsible for operating advanced manufacturing equipment working in a dry room environment to produce next generation lithium sulfur battery cells within a purpose-built production facility.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Operating production and manufacturing equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Supporting lithium extrusion, cell assembly and other associated battery manufacturing and fabrication processes
• Preparation of electrodes and other raw materials in co-located facilities
• Monitoring and reviewing key production equipment for performance and output quality
• Safe handling of materials and operating systems in accordance with company OH&S policies and SOPs
• Working as a key part of a growing team, including research scientists, engineers, and production specialists

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have previous experience within an advanced manufacturing, production, assembly, or similar environment
• Be able to operate complex equipment in a pilot or development environment
• Have an aptitude for mechanical repairs and an ability to identify product and/or equipment issues to ensure production meets quality standards
• Understand safety procedures and handle hazardous materials safely
• Hold a current driver’s licence
• A current first aid certificate and forklift licence (desirable, but not essential)

What we are looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow procedures and safety requirements
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and comfort in working in a hands-on environment
• Capability of maintaining accurate production and quality records
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Willingness to learn new manufacturing and processes and technology
• Work on revolutionary battery technology with global impact
• Join a well-funded ASX-listed Australian technology company
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative and high-performing team
• Access world-class battery manufacturing facilities and equipment
• Contribute directly to the commercialisation of next-generation lithium sulfur technology
• Enjoy the energy and excitement of a growing technology business with the backing and stability of a listed company