Trainee Eyeglasses Assembler

OnSite Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full training provided

Ongoing Monday to Friday work

Friendly team environment

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

OnSite Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Glasses Assemblers / Lab Assistants to join a busy optical manufacturing facility in Port Melbourne. This is an ongoing casual opportunity with a rotating Day and Afternoon Shift roster and full training provided.

Day shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm ($35.80 per hour); Afternoon shift: 2:15pm - 10:15pm ($40.09 per hour). Rotating roster: 1 week Day, 1 week Afternoon; Monday to Friday; ongoing casual assignment with potential long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hands-on with a strong work ethic.
• Adaptable team player willing to learn across areas.
• Computer literate and able to learn internal systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly or laboratory environments is highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and precision.

Responsibilities

• Assemble glasses frames and lenses to precise specifications.
• Inspect components and finished products to ensure quality standards.
• Operate specialised machinery and equipment.
• Assist across different lab areas such as tinting, quality checking and general lab operations.
• Collaborate with team to resolve production issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Job description

Glasses Assembler / Lab Assistant - Port Melbourne

Looking for a reliable, hands-on role with ongoing work and great pay rates?

OnSite Recruitment is currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Glasses Assemblers / Lab Assistants to join a busy optical manufacturing facility in Port Melbourne. This is an ongoing casual opportunity working on a rotating Day and Afternoon Shift roster, with full training provided.

Previous optical or laboratory experience is highly regarded, however we are primarily looking for adaptable team players who are willing to learn and work across multiple areas of the business.

About the Role

Location: Port Melbourne

Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm | $35.80 per hour

Afternoon Shift: 2:15pm - 10:15pm | $40.09 per hour

Rotating roster: 1 week Day Shift, 1 week Afternoon Shift

Monday to Friday

Ongoing casual assignment with potential long-term opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble glasses frames and lenses to precise specifications
• Inspect components and finished products to ensure quality standards are met
• Operate specialised machinery and equipment
• Assist across different areas of the lab including:
  • Tinting
  • Quality Checking
  • General Lab Operations
• Work collaboratively with team members to resolve production issues
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• Reliable and committed with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working a rotating shift roster
• Permanent Resident of Australia
• Computer literate and able to learn internal systems
• Flexible and willing to work across multiple departments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision
• Experience working within manufacturing, assembly, production or laboratory environments is highly regarded
• Ability to use hand tools and small machinery
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

What's In It For You?

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing Monday to Friday work
• Full training provided
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain experience within the optical manufacturing industry
• Potential long-term opportunities for the right candidate

About OnSite Recruitment

OnSite Recruitment is a leading provider of staffing solutions across manufacturing, logistics and industrial sectors. We partner with respected employers throughout Melbourne and pride ourselves on matching quality candidates with rewarding opportunities.