Stoddart are one of Australia’s leading metal fabricators, manufacturing and distributing quality products for the food service, architectural, and commercial building industries. Founded in Queensland in 1959, Stoddart now manufacture a large range of product in our 25,000m2 manufacturing facility. Throughout our evolution, Stoddart has proudly continued to remain a 100% Australian-owned family business. Stoddart’s enterprise agreement pays above award wages.
As a Machine Operator, your role is key in ensuring fabricated parts are made to meet strict deadlines. Your hourly rate will exceed the Award rate and be reflective of the skill and experience you bring to the role. You may be cross-trained to increase your skills. Your positive attitude and strong work ethic make you a sought after employee. More specifically your duties will include:
- Operate a press brake machine
- Select correct materials from stock
- Read drawings
- Operate power tools
- Conduct minor machinery maintenance
In determining suitability for the role, the following criteria are considered essential:
- Capable of operating a press brake machine, or have the ability to learn how to operate a press brake
- Prior experience with any of the following machines will be regarded as a significant advantage: LVD Press Brakes, Gasparini Press Brakes, Trumpf & LVD Laser Cutters, Trumpf Tube Laser Cutter and Trumpf Tru Bend Center (Panel Bender)
- Availability to work either day shift (5 am start) or afternoon shift (3 pm start)
- Reliable and hardworking
- Capable of undertaking manual handling relating to the role
- Comply with work health and safety requirements
- Able to pass a drug and alcohol test
- Pass in Year 10 English
- Pass in Year 10 Maths
The following criteria are considered desirable:
- Current HR LF (Forklift) Licence
For your application to be considered, please submit your resume via the “Apply for this job” button and provide a detailed explanation as to which machines you have had experience operating in the past.
Stoddart welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.