Tufting Technician – Day Shift, Immediate Start

Drake International; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual rate

Mon-Fri roster

Day shift 7:00-15:00

Modern facility

Friendly team

Immediate start

Job summary

Drake International is seeking an experienced Tufting Machine Operator for our client, a well established manufacturer in the artificial turf sector, based in Yatala. You will operate tufting machinery, perform setup, monitor quality, and report faults.

The role offers a casual rate of $33.85 per hour, a consistent Monday to Friday roster, and day shift from 7:00am to 3:00pm, with immediate start for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tufting machines or similar production equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Background in manufacturing or textiles preferred.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Reliable transport and good attendance.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor tufting machines.
• Set up machines and manage changeovers.
• Perform ongoing quality inspections.
• Identify faults and report issues.
• Maintain clean, safe work area.
• Collaborate with production team.

Skills

Tufting machine experience

Mechanical aptitude

Quality-minded

Team player

Health and safety conscious

Job description

Drake International is seeking an experienced Tufting Machine Operator for our client, a well established manufacturer in the artificial turf sector, based in Yatala. You will operate tufting machinery, perform setup, monitor quality, and report faults.

The role offers a casual rate of $33.85 per hour, a consistent Monday to Friday roster, and day shift from 7:00am to 3:00pm, with immediate start for the right candidate.