Production Worker

Hallett Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallett Group is seeking a detail-oriented Production Worker to join our timber manufacturing team in Victoria. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will assist with assembling, setting up and operating machinery to construct trusses for building projects, interpreting plans and meeting specifications.

Ideal candidates are team players with a willingness to learn, strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and capable of manual handling.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Positive, reliable team player with a proactive 'can-do' attitude.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work across different areas of the business.
• Experience in the timber, manufacturing or construction industry (desirable).
• Experience operating production machinery, power tools and/or a forklift (desirable).
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate truss jigs and machinery in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret plans to accurately measure, position and assemble timber components.
• Measure, stamp and place timber and other materials into jigs according to design specifications.
• Inspect completed trusses to ensure they meet quality and engineering standards, adjusting where required.
• Collate completed trusses and pick hardware for customer orders.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area while adhering to all workplace health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Manual handling

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Willingness to learn

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Production machinery

Power tools

Forklift

Job description

Major Timber & Trusses is one of Victoria's leading suppliers to the residential and light commercial construction industry, specialising in the design and manufacture of prefabricated trusses, as well as the supply of framing, lock-up and fixing materials. Proudly servicing builders across Victoria, we are committed to delivering quality products, exceptional service and reliable outcomes for every project.

As part of the Hallett Group, a privately owned Australian company and one of South Australia's leading suppliers of building and construction materials, we combine the strength and stability of a diversified national business with the personalised service and local expertise of a trusted Victorian manufacturer.

We are on a mission to be dominant in our industry by being the very best at what we do. We recruit the most talented, collaborative and innovative people in the industry and foster a continuous learning culture to ensure we remain at the top of our game. We are an agile, diverse and growing business, but our people are what make Hallett Group such a great place to work.

THE ROLE

We seek a detail-oriented and reliable Production Worker to join our team; previous experience is sought after but not necessary. Ideal candidates are team players with strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the production worker is responsible for assembling, setting up, and operating machinery designed to construct trusses for building construction. This role involves interpreting plans, positioning components accurately, and ensuring the production of high-quality trusses according to specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIIES

• Set up and calibrate truss jigs and machinery in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret plans to accurately measure, position and assemble timber components.
• Measure, stamp and place timber and other materials into jigs according to design specifications.
• Inspect completed trusses to ensure they meet quality and engineering standards, adjusting where required.
• Collate completed trusses and pick hardware for customer orders.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area while adhering to all workplace health and safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS | EXPERIENCE | CAPABILITIES

• Physically fit and capable of manual handling, including stacking timber.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Positive, reliable team player with a proactive "can-do" attitude.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work across different areas of the business.
• Experience in the timber, manufacturing or construction industry (desirable).
• Experience operating production machinery, power tools and/or a forklift (desirable).
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

To find out more about us visit: www.hallett.com.au & www.majortimberandtrusses.com.au

Hallett Group values diversity and is therefore uncompromising in pursuing an inclusive work culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.