Moulding Technician

Sulo Australia is a leading manufacturer and distributor of mobile garbage bins and waste management solutions. Established in 1983 as a subsidiary of the German-founded SULO brand, the company operates one of the largest and most advanced plastic injection moulding facilities in Australasia, located in Somersby, NSW. Now part of the Pact Group, Sulo Australia is known for producing high-quality, sustainable bins—many made from up to 80% locally sourced recycled materials -and supporting councils and businesses across the country with innovative waste collection systems 

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About this opportunity

The primary purpose of the Moulding Technician is to set up, operate and troubleshoot injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment to mould and finish any manufactured articles including mobile garbage bins (MGBs), bodies, lids, and other parts according to the product specification.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Oversees production schedules and coordinates mould changes, machine setups, and material handling.
• Assigns tasks based on job orders and ensures proper setup of injection moulding machines and related equipment.
• Adjusts machine parameters to optimize output and quality.
• Manages inventory movement, maintains production records, and supports shift handovers.
• Performs routine maintenance, addresses equipment issues, and collaborates with the R&M team when needed.
• Promotes a clean, safe work environment and motivates team members to meet production goals.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Strong team collaboration skills
• Effective problem-solving capabilities
• Solid understanding of legislative safety requirements and safe work systems
• Proficient in computer applications and systems
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and manuals
• Skilled in writing routine reports and professional correspondence
• Confident in speaking and presenting to groups within the organization
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate figures accurately

• Previous experience in a similar role or in a manufacturing environment is preferred 
• Year 10 and /or Certificate III or equivalent experience.
• Certificate III in Process Manufacturing, a trade qualification as fitter, toolmaker or moulder or the equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team 
• Physically fit and capable of manual duties