Production Technician - Newcastle NSW

Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety – Newcastle NSW is seeking a motivated Production Machine Operator / Assembler to join our Newcastle manufacturing team. The role involves operating production machinery, assembling parts to specification, and performing quality checks in a safety-conscious, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience with machine operation and hand/power tools, with a proactive attitude and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Production Operator, Assembler, or similar manufacturing role.
• Experience operating press machines, workshop gantry cranes, load cells, or other industrial machinery.
• Confidence using hand tools and power tools.
• Attention to detail and commitment to good work quality.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of production machinery, including pressing, proof loading, and other manufacturing equipment
• Assemble components and finished products to specification
• Conduct product testing and quality checks
• Use hand tools and power tools effectively while following safety standards
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures
• Support and collaborate with colleagues in a team environment

Skills

Machine Operator

Production Operator

Assembler

Power Tools

Quality Checks

Team Environment

Job description

Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety – Newcastle NSW

Full time

14h ago , from Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety

We are seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented Production Machine Operator / Assembler to join our manufacturing team in Newcastle!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience operating manufacturing equipment and using hand and power tools who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you have a great attitude, high work standards and enjoy working closely with other team members, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of production machinery, including pressing, proof loading, and other manufacturing equipment
• Assemble components and finished products to specification
• Conduct product testing and quality checks
• Use hand tools and power tools effectively while following safety standards
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures
• Support and collaborate with colleagues in a team environment

Our Ideal Candidate will have

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Production Operator, Assembler, or similar manufacturing role
• Experience operating press machines, workshop gantry cranes,load cells, or other industrial machinery
• Confidence using hand tools and power tools
• Attention to detail and commitment to good work quality
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment

Highly Regarded

• Previous rigging , industrial or manufacturing experience
• Leadership experience or the ability to mentor and support junior team members
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment

At Bullivants, for over 120 years, our purpose is to make lifting safe and efficient by partnering with our customers to deliver a range of lifting and heavy rigging products coupled with service and reliability maintenance. As part of Wesfarmers (under the Industrial & Safety division), we can tap into and leverage industry leading service and solutions.

Our pillars built around ONE TEAM, INNOVATION, and SAFETY form our unique proposition that guides our culture and ways of working to ensure that our team can always perform at their best. With a national footprint, we are proud to be able to offer career development opportunities for all team members.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Bullivants also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

Bullivants does not accept unsolicited applications. All applications should be made directly through the Bullivants Careers website.

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