Plascorp, one of Australia's leading privately-owned national manufacturers and distributors of Industrial Ducting, Mine Ventilation, PVC Pipe and Steel reinforcing solutions is looking for a Senior Machine Operator to join our Altona North manufacturing facility.
Our manufacturing team runs 24 hours, Monday to Friday working 3 different shifts (Day: 7am - 3pm, Afternoon: 3pm to 11pm and Night: 11pm to 7am) you will be responsible for manufacturing PVC in accordance with production schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Understand order and setup tooling and machine programme on threading and slotting machines.
- Timely and correct delivery of orders.
- Ensure availability of feedstock for scheduled orders.
- Coordinate with the PVC team on feedstock availability
- Training & development of team
- Ensure all quality checks are done and recorded.
- Ensure spares and consumables are available.
- Carry out proper storage of all saw blades and tools.
- Carry out safety audits and always ensure safety adherence.
- Ensure all production records are correctly filled, orders packed and identified.
- Carry out R&D on different slot and thread patterns.
- Carry out process engineering to increase productivity and efficiency.
- General House keeping
Hours: 7.00am – 3.00pm with flexibility to shift changes if required
Skills and experience required:
- Minimum three years machine operating experience, mechanical/fitter background preferrable
- Current forklift licence
- Leadership experience preferred
- Understanding of OH&S requirements, correct manual handling methods and reporting
This is a great opportunity to join a reputable company, working with an experienced team where you will be given the opportunity to develop your career.