Manufacturing Machine Operator

2 days ago

Proserpine QLD, Australia Stratco Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Idyllic work location
  • Casual with full time hours to December 2025
  • Attractive hourly rate & company benefits

THE OPPORTUNITY

An exciting opportunity has become available at Stratco Whitsundays for a Manufacturing Team Member based in Proserpine.

This is a casual position offering full time hours to December 2025, working Monday to Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operating roll form, folding and general sheet metal equipment.
  • General housekeeping tasks
  • Collaborate with team members, other departments and projects as required
  • Participate in training for specific items of plant and equipment
  • Strict adherence to critical safety rules & contributing to a safe working environment

ABOUT YOU

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Preference for experience in machine operation
  • Strength and fitness to undertake a frequent movement and lifting role
  • Basic awareness of safety standards and alertness of moving parts & people
  • Essential - Forklift licence
  • Desirable - sheet metal and welding experience
  • Whilst experience is great, it'll be your passion, reliable attitude and personality that set you apart

REWARDS & BENEFITS

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives | Traineeship & Apprentice Program | Career Development Opportunities | Paid Parental Leave | Employee Referral Incentive | Stratco Team Member Discount Card | Private Health Corporate Discount | Flu Vaccinations | Employee Assistance Programme

ABOUT STRATCO

Stratco is an Australian-owned innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of quality building and renovation solutions. With sophisticated manufacturing facilities, retail stores, and professional trade representation throughout Australia and New Zealand, Stratco has supplied a comprehensive range of products to the building and construction industries, and home improvement and DIY markets for over 75 years.

Whilst manufacturing is our foundation, our team is our future. Stratco recognise and champion diversity as a cornerstone of our current and future success. We know through experience that diverse perspectives and backgrounds foster a more creative and productive work environment. Enabling a culture of equality is not only the right thing to do but also the smartest choice. Our approach to diversity is quite simple – it centres on embracing everyone.

Stratco places a concerted effort to elevate the representation and influence of women within our organisation.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you Should you be successful in progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process you will be invited for an interview to discuss the role in more detail.

We embrace diversity and are dedicated to building a team that reflects the communities we engage. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To see more information about Stratco & our careers please visit –

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