Machine operator (dandenong)

About the role

As a Processing Operator joining the Warehouse team, you will join a large group of experienced Operators who consider each other as family at our thriving Dandenong South branch. Our team is highly safety focused, and process driven. You will receive thorough training by a supportive leadership team setting you up for success to become a high performing Operator.

This role offers full time secure employment and is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in the steel industry.

We currently have 2 roles available, one on day shift and one on night shift, working Monday to Friday with over time available.

Shift Hours

• Day shift: 6am to 2pm
• Night shift: 10pm to 6am

Salary Information

• Hourly wage - $32.44 per hour + 30% extra for night shifts
• Overtime available
• Allowances for laundry - $12.92 per week

Responsibilities

• Use specialised CNC production machinery & cranes to process steel products into custom lengths ready for fabrication in major projects (full training provided)
• Utilise computer-based production tracking software to ensure production plan is followed & correct product is produced
• Train to operate various steel processing machinery such as Beamlines, Saws & Robotic plasma cutters
• Assisting with general warehousing duties when machinery is not running to maximum efficiency within the workplace
• Effectively work within a team environment to achieve production KPI's
• Take ownership of your machines performance including output, downtime, quality & housekeeping

You will be a highly safety conscious and customer-focused individual who is driven to achieve team goals. It's important that you have a belief that success comes from a team approach as you will be joining a market leading business.

Qualifications

• Forklift ticket highly regarded
• Ideally from the steel/heavy industry with previous machine or overhead crane operation experience
• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles would be advantageous
• Good verbal, literacy, numeracy & computer skills
• Ability to learn quickly & be trained in new processes/systems
• Strong commitment to the safety of yourself and the team
• Be able to work independently whilst achieving targets and producing high quality product

Key Benefits

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more.