Machine Setter/operator

**Who is Fit My Car?**

FitMyCar is a manufacturer and distributor of a large range of aftermarket car accessories. We have an opportunity for a full time, permanent afternoon shift vacuum forming machine setter/operator based at our manufacturing facility located at Avalon Airport, in Lara, Victoria.

**About the role**

You will have demonstrated production experience in a fast-paced environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Setting and operating state-of-the-art computer controlled vacuum forming and trimming machines
- Monitoring product quality
- Assembling add-on components as required
- Changing over moulds and jigs according to the production schedule
- Troubleshooting and correcting problems if they occur
- Loading plastic sheets on pallets into the machine using a forklift
- Packing offcuts onto pallets and moving it using a forklift
- Following operating procedures and safe working practices
- Keeping the workplace clean and tidy
- Other duties as required from time to time
- Experience setting and operating production equipment
- Technical aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving
- Reliable, punctual, responsible and with a strong work ethic
- Available for Saturday and weekday overtime work if required
- Physically fit (lifting up to 20 kg)
- Have worked in a fast paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Works safely and efficiently
- Keeps workplace tidy
- Follows procedures
- Basic computer skills (moving files, opening files)
- Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English
- Forklift license

**On Offer**:

- Immediate start
- Training provided
- Full time regular work hours (2pm - 10pm)
- Job stability
- Opportunity to convert to permanent within 6 months
- Clean and safe workplace
- Friendly and supportive work environment

**NO JOB AGENCIES, ONLY DIRECT APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.**

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience operating production machines?

**Experience**:

- Machine operation: 1 year (required)
- Production Work: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person