Guillotine Machine Operator

Labelmakers Group is one of the foremost awarded manufacturers of innovative packaging products and packaging solutions to the fast-moving consumer goods sector, mostly large multinationals in the general food and beverage markets. The Company is a private multisite business in Australia and New Zealand, employing well over 600 people, with the primary focus in manufacturing pressure sensitive labels. 

Labelmakers continues to invest in new systems and technologies, including having the fully integrated in-house pre-press facility, adding value and benefits to our customers and supply chain partners in Australia, as well as in New Zealand.

About the opportunity: 

Across the business, we have an exciting growth which you will be a significant contributor to. We are now looking for a Guillotine Machine Operator to join our team in Somerton VIC. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be an integral member of the Production team.  

Key Responsibilities include:

• Safe and controlled running of the Guillotine machines. 
• Efficient set-up of the Guillotine and preparation of the tooling, and other raw materials to maximise equipment efficiency. 
• Provide support and assistance with the packing lines when required
• Complete check sheets and required paperwork of quality and compliance 
• Support the team implementing corrective measures and perform minor preventative maintenance to ensure continuous machine operation. 
• Interact well and maintain a positive relationship with all production functions. 
• You will contribute to all steps in our production process and practices including, Quality, Safety, Good Manufacturing practice (GMP) housekeeping and Environmental control measures.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Ideally, experience working in packaging manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential – training will be provided). 
• Experience working with a Guillotine machine is highly advantageous 
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills. 
• Be a team player that can communicate effectively across multiple work groups.
• Able to work autonomously and are self-motivated.
• To have high attention to detail and proud of your work standard – quality focus. 

What can we offer you?

With sites spanning across the Australia and New Zealand, working as part of a highly driven team at Labelmakers Group, you can expect the opportunity to build your own home-grown career across functions, locations, and equipment.

In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth. At Labelmakers, we aim to be a destination employer in the printing industry where we do not just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.

For more information about us at Labelmakers Group, please visit our website 

Candidates will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical and hold a right to work in Australia. 

What are you waiting for? Apply now. Come and join us to contribute to our customers success! If you have an eye for detail and a quality focus operating our Guillotine is for you!