Production Operator - FTC 6months (Renewable)

Matthey; Nilai; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF 15% employer contributions

Medical coverage for dependents

Dental and Optical claims

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in Nilai is seeking a Production Line Operator for a 6-month fixed-term position. You will contribute to a 24/7 manufacturing environment, ensuring smooth processes, quality standards and safety compliance. The role requires readiness for shift work and basic skills in Excel for line data analysis.

Join a team focused on reliable production, continuous improvement and a strong safety culture, with opportunities to learn and grow within a global metals company.

Qualifications

• Proven familiarity with 5S housekeeping and lean manufacturing practices.
• Safety-focused with ability to follow health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Capable of operating in a shift-based, onsite production environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices and adherence to 5S, safety, quality and environmental procedures at site.
• Carry out production activities in line with defect criteria and customer specifications.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to meet efficiency and downtime targets.
• Be prepared to extend duties across departments as needed.

Skills

5S knowledge

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Education

SPM or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Vacancy: Production Line Operator - 6months

Location: Nilai, Onsite, Shift based

Job Family: Production

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Production Operator, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices, health and safety, environmental, housekeeping (5S) and quality procedures are adhered to at all time at site.
• The Production Operator is responsible to ensure that their production activities are carried out according to Defect Criteria and meeting Customer Specification.
• Ensure production activity assigned are followed and completed according to superior’s instruction thus meeting efficiency and downtime targets.
• Ensures production activity assigned are followed and completed according to superior’s instruction thus meeting efficiency and downtime targets.
• To action / do any other duties which are within the employee’s skill and activities reasonably instructed.
• Duties and responsibilities will be extended to other departments as and when required.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

Requirements for the role

• The person must possess at least SPM or equivalent
• Ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing process to meet both internal and external requirements of the Company.
• Ability to work in chemical based industry
• Basic knowledge about 5S
• Exposed to 24/7 hours manufacturing process.
• Good PC skills especially MS Excel and able to do fundamental Mathematics

What we offer

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• EPF Employer contribution of 15%
• Life Insurance, Medical Coverage for Dependents
• Dental and Optical Claims (Employee)
• Competitive annual incentive plan with Bonus (Based on Individual performance and Company perfomance for the Financial Year.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.