AddressHilton Manufacturing commenced business in 1976 and now operates from two modern factories, located in Dandenong, in the South-East area of Melbourne and one factory located in Queensland. Hilton Manufacturing is a family-owned business and is recognized as the foremost component manufacturer to the Trucking Industry, Defence Force, and Caravan industries providing services to all Australian Truck O.E.M.s and is the preferred supplier to Iveco, Mercedes, Kenworth, Volvo, MACK and Western Star. The company is also a preferred supplier to Defence and Caravan industries supplying all metal components including chassis, door frames and bumper bars. Hilton Manufacturing also supplies all of the Australian truck companies with aftermarket products.
Constant innovation drives the operations of the company and substantial resources have been devoted to this goal to ensure that Hilton Manufacturing's research and development remains the best in the industry. Our success is due to the ongoing commitment and dedication of our management, the foresight of our directors and the quality of staff employed.
As an employee, you have the opportunity and responsibility to contribute to the future success and growth of our organization. Overall, Hilton prides itself on its history. However, past successes are no guarantee for the future. It is only by coordinated teamwork amongst all employees, staff and management that the company’s future will be secured.
Purpose
We are seeking an individual with strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail to lead our compact team. The role would involve supervising production processes, guaranteeing efficient work performance, establishing quality control checks, and managing inventory among other tasks.
Our work setting offers numerous opportunities for personal growth, skill enhancement, and self-improvement.
Key Accountabilities
To ensure a safe and healthy environment for operations within the area.
- Ensure the team understands and supports the role of the Powder Coating Department
- Directly leads a team of employees on the powder line.
- Responsibilities include training employees, conduct performance evaluations, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Support production through timely delivery of Jobs in the assembly department general assembly area. (Excluding JIT lines)
- Prioritize and Responsible for the coordination of General Assembly department requirements to meet production delivery schedules, except for JIT lines.
- Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, including adjusting line speed and oven temperature based on part requirements. Ability to read drawings, powder technical data sheets (TDS), and work instructions for quality checks and packaging.
- Inspects Wash line for any issues, performs and records daily chemical mixtures as required.
- Alerts supervisor for any materials, chemicals or powder that is needed to be ordered.
- Assists operators with daily duties such as loading, unloading and Powder Coating.
- Maintains charts for daily quality checks, first and last pcs, mil thickness, gloss checks and scrap/rework.
- Updates operator instructions through the continuous improvement process with the assistance of quality.
- Report, record & assist to resolve any potential or existing issues in production
Qualifications and Experience
- Holds a Trade Certificate applicable to their position (or relative experience)
- Three to five years related experience and/or training in Powder Coating operations.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality systems
If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a dynamic work opportunity, we would love to hear from via the APPLY NOW.
Please note all applicants shortlisted are required to perform a weld test.
All successful candidates must have Australian Working rights (evidence must be provided).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
