Steel Cutting & Bending Operator — Heavy Manufacturing

Transcend Managed Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcend Workforce, based in Truganina, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Machine Operator for steel cutting and bending operations. You will operate high-precision machinery, load materials, and assist with setup and quality checks in a fast-paced workshop.

Ideal candidates have strong manufacturing or reinforcement experience, knowledge of rebar grades is a bonus, and a forklift licence is advantageous. Full Australian working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Proven machine operation experience - essential.
• Background in manufacturing or steel reinforcement.
• Knowledge of rebar types and grades is a bonus.
• Forklift licence is highly regarded but not essential.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work under pressure.
• Must have full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty steel cutting and bending machines.
• Use of gantry crane to safely move materials.
• Load steel coils or bars into machines.
• Monitor automatic feeding, cutting, and bending operations.
• Clear jams, troubleshoot issues, and perform minor adjustments.
• Conduct quality checks against bar schedules.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Manufacturing background

Rebar knowledge bonus

Forklift licence (bonus)

Reliable and punctual

Australian working rights

Job description

Transcend Workforce, based in Truganina, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Machine Operator for steel cutting and bending operations. You will operate high-precision machinery, load materials, and assist with setup and quality checks in a fast-paced workshop.

Ideal candidates have strong manufacturing or reinforcement experience, knowledge of rebar grades is a bonus, and a forklift licence is advantageous. Full Australian working rights are required.