Technician Operator

Evolve Scientific; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Technician Operator to join a growing manufacturing operations team in Perth’s eastern suburbs. This full-time role operates on a rotating fortnightly roster, with day and afternoon shifts and occasional weekends.

You will run automated processing equipment, perform setup and maintenance, and support dispatch and maintenance activities. Ideally you have a current LF forklift licence and experience in FMCG or related manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LF forklift licence and be comfortable operating automated processing equipment.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing environments is highly regarded.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated processing and production equipment to support daily operations.
• Set up, dismantle, troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Clean and reassemble production equipment as required.
• Operate forklifts to move stock and support dispatch activities.
• Maintain accurate production and dispatch documentation.
• Carry out site housekeeping and general maintenance tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and SOPs; work across production, maintenance and dispatch.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Mechanical aptitude

Technical troubleshooting

Automation equipment experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Trade qualifications (Fitter/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation)

Experience in FMCG/manufacturing

Job description

About the role:

• We are currently seeking a Technician Operator to join a growing manufacturing operations team in Perth's eastern suburbs.


• Contract opportunity with view to permanent employment.


• Full-time role working across a rotating fortnightly roster, alternating between day shift (6:30am-2:30pm) and afternoon shift (2:30pm-10:30pm), with occasional weekend work required.


• Hands-on role operating automated processing equipment while supporting production, dispatch and maintenance activities.


• Excellent opportunity for mechanically minded operators looking to further develop their technical skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About your duties:

• Operate automated processing and production equipment, ensuring efficient daily operations.


• Perform equipment set-up, dismantling, troubleshooting and maintenance activities.


• Complete cleaning and reassembly of production equipment.


• Operate forklifts to move stock and support dispatch activities.


• Maintain accurate production and dispatch documentation.


• Carry out general site housekeeping and maintenance tasks.


• Follow all safety procedures, regulations and standard operating procedures.


• Support multiple operational areas and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

About You:

• Current LF Forklift Licence.


• Previous experience operating machinery within FMCG, manufacturing, packaging, plastics or a similar production environment.


• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting skills.


• Experience working with automated processing equipment will be highly regarded.


• Trade qualifications such as Fitter, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or similar are advantageous but not essential.


• Excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Hands-on approach with a willingness to work across production, maintenance and dispatch functions.


• Commitment to workplace health, safety and quality standards.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.