Position Overview
Step into a high-performance manufacturing environment where precision meets power. As a Plastic Blow Moulder Operator, you'll be at the heart of Brickwood's production line-running advanced blow-moulding equipment to deliver high-quality plastic packaging with consistency, speed, and absolute attention to safety and detail.
Key Responsibilities
* Run, fine-tune, and monitor blow moulding machines to hit top-tier output and quality.
* Carry out routine quality checks-weight, wall thickness, dimensions, visual standards.
* Execute machine start-ups, shutdowns, and smooth changeovers like a pro.
* Troubleshoot minor issues and escalate anything major to keep production flowing.
* Keep accurate logs of production, downtime, and quality checks.
* Load resins, colourants, and raw materials safely and efficiently.
* Work side-by-side with technicians, leading hands, and operators to smash daily targets.
* Maintain a spotless, safe, and compliant workspace following WHS, HACCP & GMP standards.
* Support preventative maintenance and routine machine checks.
* Assist with palletising, packing, and materials handling when required.
Skills & Experience Required
* Hands-on experience in blow moulding, extrusion blow moulding, or injection blow moulding.
* Solid understanding of machine operation, tooling, and mould changeovers.
* Sharp eye for detail-strong quality assurance capabilities.
* Basic mechanical problem-solving and the ability to fix minor faults fast.
* Ability to follow production schedules and meet KPI expectations.
* Reliable communicator and team player with a strong work ethic.
* Forklift licence is a bonus but not essential.
* Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts when required.
Physical & Safety Requirements
* Comfortable working on your feet in a high-pace production environment.
* Able to lift up to 20 kg during materials handling tasks.
* Committed to all safety, PPE, and hygiene protocols-no exceptions.
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