Job Description
Rolling Machine Operator
Location: Welshpool, WA
Company Overview:
Our client specialises in manufacturing steel parts and components for the mining industry. They are seeking a skilled Rolling Machine Operator to join their team.
Responsibilities:
- Reading and Interpreting Specifications:
- Review job cards, drawings, and specifications to understand project requirements.
- Ensure accurate interpretation of technical details.
- Utilise mathematical knowledge and measuring instruments to calculate dimensions and tolerances.
- Maintain precision during the rolling process.
- Layout, measure, and mark steel plates to prepare them for rolling.
- Ensure proper alignment and positioning.
- Set up, adjust, program, and operate rolling machinery.
- Follow established procedures to achieve desired results.
- Measure and inspect completed parts to detect defects.
- Ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
- Observe and listen to operating machinery to identify malfunctions.
- Determine the need for adjustments or repairs to prevent damage.
- Assist with routine machine maintenance as required.
- Use time management skills to improve efficiency and reduce double handling.
- Follow safe work procedures and promptly report any hazards.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area through daily housekeeping.
- Fluent English: Able to read, write, and understand instructions effectively.
- Task Completion: Demonstrates the capacity to follow tasks through to completion.
- Attention to Detail: Maintains precision and accuracy in work.
- Mathematical Ability: Comfortable with calculations and measurements.
- Numeric Skills: Proficient in numerical operations.
- Hand-Eye Coordination: Good coordination for handling machinery.
- Trade Certificate: Relevant certification in metalworking or related field.
- Experience: 1–2 years of previous experience operating manual and/or CNC rolling machines.
- Forklift License: Holds a valid forklift license.
- Early Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Employees working the afternoon shift will receive a 15% shift allowance.