Production Operator - Night Shift

Axis Communications; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% Shift Loading

Onsite parking

Uniform provided

Social club

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aliaxis is seeking a Production Operator for the North Plympton site in Adelaide to maintain a safe, efficient production line on a permanent full-time basis. The role runs on a night shift from 11pm to 7am with onsite parking, uniforms provided, and a 30% shift loading.

You will operate machinery, monitor processes, perform quality checks, support changeovers, and maintain a clean, safe workplace while contributing to continuous improvement with a strong attendance mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience operating production machinery
• Commitment to safe work practices

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently
• Monitor processes and ensure product quality
• Complete quality checks and follow work instructions
• Identify and report equipment, quality or process issues
• Support changeovers, start-ups and shutdowns
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with team to meet production targets

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Workplace safety

Attendance reliability

Job description

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping and fitting solutions supporting building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the world. With over 15,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries and 80 manufacturing sites, we are united by our commitment to sustainable, innovative solutions.

Philmac has been operating for more than 90 years, earning a global reputation as the leading innovator in the connection and control of water and energy. Our success is driven by deep engineering expertise and ongoing investment in advanced technology, including automated manufacturing cells and autonomous mobile robots.

We are looking for passionate people who want to be part of this journey and who live our values: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast We Care for the environment, our customers and each other We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

About the role

Are you an experienced Production Operator who knows how to keep a production line running safely, efficiently and to a high standard? Full-time permanent opportunities based at North Plympton, onsite parking and uniforms provided. We are continuing to grow and have three Night Shift Production Operator roles available Monday to Friday 11pm to 7am - $30.79 per hour + 30% Shift Loading.

What you’ll do

• Operating production machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Monitoring production processes and ensuring products meet quality standards
• Completing quality checks and following documented work instructions
• Identifying and reporting equipment, quality or process issues
• Supporting production changeovers, start-ups and shutdowns
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Working collaboratively with your team to achieve production targets

About you

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience operating machinery and production equipment
• Mechanical aptitude and enthusiastic about automation and new technology
• Strong commitment to maintaining a consistent and reliable attendance rate
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• The ability to follow procedures and work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
• The ability to troubleshoot issues and identify opportunities for improvement
• Reliability, a positive attitude and a strong team focus
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Australian Resident or Permanent resident with full working rights
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, injection moulding, extrusion or a similar manufacturing environment will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• 30% Shift Loading
• Onsite parking
• Social club
• Uniform provided
• Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
• Industry-leading paid parental leave, including 26 weeks paid primary carer leave and 4 weeks paid secondary carer leave
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Strong career development opportunities locally and globally
• Access to mentoring programs to support your growth
• A genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• A safe work environment with a strong focus on Go for Zero

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds.

We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it’s offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

At Aliaxis we are driven by our purpose to solve the world’s water challenges and accelerate the change to clean energy – we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions that provide communities around the world with sustainable pipe and fittings for building, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural applications. We work in a dynamic, down-to-earth industry where you can bring your authentic self to work every day knowing that our teams embrace diversity, equality and inclusion. We truly live our values – We Care, We Dare, We Deliver.

Aliaxis APAC employs over 1,300 employees across prominent local brands including Vinidex, Philmac, Marley, Dynex, and RXP. We are committed to sustainability and providing safe working environments in our operations across Australia and New Zealand. We care about how we operate and our impact on the environment. We have adopted an industry-leading sustainability position and made significant investments to expand our recycling capabilities.

As part of a global business operating in over 40 countries, we’re able to leverage the expertise of over 14,000 employees globally to deliver the best outcomes for the customers we serve and our valued employees. The family values of Aliaxis founders almost 120 years ago still resonate with the APAC team as we continue to meet the rapidly evolving needs of our customers.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy. For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it’s offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.