Our client are a specialised rubber compounder, supplying rubber to numerous industries throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia, and now seeking a relevantly experienced Rubber Production Machine Operator.
**SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & TASKS**
- Observation and implementation of safe operating procedures to ensure own safety and the safety of other employees and machinery.
- Operation of mill:
- Setting up the mill.
- Cutting down.
- Feeding cross over.
- Feeding onto the takeaway conveyer belt.
- Monitoring the mill.
- Fixing jams.
- Operation of batch-out, mixers, in a safe and efficient manner as per procedures.
- Operation of downstream processing equipment.
- Activities related to the storage of materials and products.
- Cleanliness of the production and storage areas.
- Follow all relevant Production safe work procedures.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
- Year 10 or equivalent (demonstrate basic mathematics adding, subtraction, multiplication)
- Good written & verbal communication Skills (need to be able to read safe work procures written in English and complete multiple-choice test).
- Must be able to hold and use tools with their righthand.
- Physically fit and capable, demanding task, no restriction on weight or being on their feet all day.
**HOURS OF WORK**
- Monday to Friday
- 5:00 am - 1:06 pm
- Overtime, when available from 1:06 pm occasionally Saturday
**WORKING ENVIRONMENT**
- Indoors, building is not heated or cooled
- Millmen, spends most of the day standing
- Exposure to noise, dust, carbon black and rubber fume
- Rubber on the mill hot, temperature will vary between 90 - 170°C
- The mill is classified as heavy machinery
**PPE REQUIRED**
- Safety footwear
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Heat resistant gloves
- High visibility clothing, long sleeves and trousers or overalls
- Respirator P2 type.
- On occasions additional PPE maybe required.
**Right to Work**
- The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply._