Technician Operator

About the company and role:

We are currently seeking a Technician Operator to join a well-known plastic manufacturing company on a contract with view to go permanent.

This is a full-time position working across Monday-Friday, requiring flexibility between both 5am-12pm and weekends. You will rotate across day and afternoon shifts every other week.

Reporting to the shift supervisor, general duties of such roles may include, but are not limited to:

• Operations of all processing machinery, ensuring it is running smoothly
• Set-up, dismantling and troubleshooting of production equipment
• Cleaning and re-assembly of production equipment
• Forklift operations to move stock
• Maintaining batch documentation (dispatch)
• General site cleaning and maintenance
• Following regulations and SOPs

About you:

• Previous experience operating machinery (setting/operating) in FMCG industry or similar industry is highly regarded
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and technical skills with ability to troubleshoot
• Current forklift license (or willing to obtain one)
• Excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to self-manage and work autonomously

How to apply:

Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in Microsoft WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Note: Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights or temporary residents on work visas e.g. Working Holiday Visa.

Need more info:

Contact Johnathan on or Joanna on

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Why Evolve Scientific Recruitment?

Evolve is an award-winning agency specialising in scientific and technical recruitment in: Pharmaceutical, Food, Biotechnology, Chemical, Petrochemical, Environmental, Health Services, Life Sciences, Mining and more.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.