Production Operator - Rotating shifts - Carole Park

James Hardie; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking Machine Operators for its Ipswich manufacturing site. You will operate concrete mixing, stacking and splitting machines, set up molds and fixtures, and monitor grinding and cutting edges to ensure safety, quality and timely production.

You should be flexible to day and night shifts on a rotating pattern (4/4 or 4/3 rosters). A forklift license is required, and pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening will be undertaken.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment and safety practices.
• Ability to operate and monitor machinery and fixtures.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Operate concrete mixing, stacking and splitting machines.
• Set up and install molds and fixtures; set grinding and cutting edges.
• Carry out work safely following procedures; maintain production schedule.
• Ensure product quality aligns with specifications and perform process checks.
• Participate in process improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Machine Operators

You will have experience and exposure within a manufacturing environment and be open to learn the necessary trade and skills to be successful. At James Hardie, we train and invest in our people to ensure we set you up for success.

Machine Operators

You will have experience and exposure within a manufacturing environment and be open to learn the necessary trade and skills to be successful. At James Hardie, we train and invest in our people to ensure we set you up for success.

You will be open to work across a day and night shift and also be flexible to work a rotating shift pattern.

Shift Patterns Available

• 4/4 Roster - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off
• 4/3 Roster - 4 day shifts, 3 days off, 3 night shifts

What the role involves:

• Operating concrete mixing, stacking and splitting machines
• Setting up and installing molds and other machine fixtures
• Setting grinding and cutting edges
• Carry out work in a safe manner, in accordance with Safety procedures as applicable
• Ensure process efficiencies are achieved and maintained
• Ensure production is in line with the specified production schedule
• Ensure product quality is in accordance with relevant specifications and that process checks are performed as required
• Actively participate in improvement projects
• Manual Handling tasks are performed as part of this role
• Be flexible and adaptable with a willingness to embrace shift work
• Complying with all WHS safety practices and procedures

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a quality assurance environment
• A valid Forklift License up to 8 tonne
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace
• Ability to use computers for the entry and retrieval of process data and machine operation
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• All successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening.

Here at James Hardie, we are committed to achieving high standards in safety and ZERO HARM , quality and machine efficiency within our manufacturing plants.

As part of our recruitment process, a talent pool will be created for applicants who have been identified and assessed for a range of similar roles across our James Hardie plants.