Machine Setter

• Role:
• Machine Setter / Line Setter (Line Set up / Changeover) (The successful candidate will be mechanically minded and have demonstrate a knack for problem solving/trouble shooting.  The role      includes consultation and co-operation with our General Manager, maintenance people as well as with machine operators.)
   
• Industry:
• Cosmetic and Personal Care Manufacturing GMP ISO 22716 

• Location:
• Eastern Suburbs
   
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift: 8.30 – 4.30
   
• Employment Conditions:
• Permanent - Full Time 
• Working with a second line setter and Maintenance person.
   
• Salary:
• Full Time - Great package + Super
   
• Lines:
  Experience or interest and aptitude in setting up and doing changeovers on Tube and bottle filling lines, Cartoners, Cello wrapper and  other packaging machinery is recommended.  We operate  quality equipment that is mostly Italian, German or Australian made.

• Experience
  At least two years experience in Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Food, Beverage, Packaging or other FMCG industry is desirable .
• A keen sense of problem solving is really key to setting a number of differing machines in a fast paced environment. 
• Calm personality is a definite advantage.
• Experience with setting up medium speed tube and bottle filling lines (and adjusting for changeovers) and cleaning of machinery on a production line .
   
• Day to Day responsibilities:
• Ensure that the line runs efficiently and productively; coordinate tasks so that the line runs as continuously as possible
• Complete changeover of production equipment such as Filling, Capping & Labelling with accuracy and in a reasonable  time period
• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment during operation to achieve optimum output and minimal downtime minimise wastage
• Set up filling and packing equipment and help strip down, wash and reassemble filling equipment to produce a quality product as efficiently as possible
• Monitor the quality of product throughout the filling run and make appropriate adjustments to maintain quality and compliance
• Be able to operate and maintain equipment safely and change parts in a clean and orderly manner
• Ensure that all work is done according to the highest standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Participate in required training, including SOPs, GMP, OH&S
• Written and oral communication skills
• Be able to communicate and work with Production management and General Manager
• High mechanical aptitude
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and a great level of commonsense.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and not be shy to ask questions.
• Ability to generate consistent results.

Must have own a car with licence.  Public transport is limited.

Licence to operate a forklift desirable but not mandatory.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. In order to be considered as a potential candidate you will need to have Permanent Residency, New Zealand Residency or Australian Citizenship as those preconditions are mandatory for this role.

Apply now for an amazing opportunity to work in the cosmetic manufacturing industry. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Machine Setter?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Pharmaceutical Machine Operator?

About the company:

• Medium family manufacturing business in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne
• Machine setter (Day shift)
• Hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 am
• Permanent role with attractive conditions
• Monday - Friday

About the role:
Reporting to the Production Manager or General Manager, your duties may include:

• Ensuring all filling machinery is running smoothly.
• Set-up, dismantling and troubleshooting production line equipment.
• Supervising or directly cleaning and re-assembly of production line equipment
• Performing line clearance
• Assisting with production plans
• Following regulations and SOP's