Production Technician - Newcastle NSW

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and team-oriented Production Machine Operator / Assembler to join our manufacturing team in Newcastle!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience operating manufacturing equipment and using hand and power tools who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you have a great attitude, high work standards and enjoy working closely with other team members, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of production machinery, including pressing, proof loading, and other manufacturing equipment
• Assemble components and finished products to specification
• Conduct product testing and quality checks
• Use hand tools and power tools effectively while following safety standards
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, and safety procedures
• Support and collaborate with colleagues in a team environment

Our Ideal Candidate will have

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Production Operator, Assembler, or similar manufacturing role
• Experience operating press machines, workshop gantry cranes, load cells, or other industrial machinery
• Confidence using hand tools and power tools
• Attention to detail and commitment to good work quality
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment

Highly Regarded

• Previous rigging , industrial or manufacturing experience
• Leadership experience or the ability to mentor and support junior team members
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment

What's In It For You

• Exclusive Perks: Team Member discount card for Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks, FREE One Pass subscription & Wesfarmers discounted offers from over 400 retail partners
• Continuous training and career development opportunities 
• Team events, celebrations, award recognition and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program: wellbeing support for you and your immediate family - covering counselling, coaching, financial advice, legal guidance, nutritional services, & more!
• Refer-A-Friend program – earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• Free onsite parking and more!

At Bullivants, for over 120 years, our purpose is to make lifting safe and efficient by partnering with our customers to deliver a range of lifting and heavy rigging products coupled with service and reliability maintenance. As part of Wesfarmers (under the Industrial & Safety division), we can tap into and leverage industry leading service and solutions.

Our pillars built around ONE TEAM, INNOVATION, and SAFETY form our unique proposition that guides our culture and ways of working to ensure that our team can always perform at their best. With a national footprint, we are proud to be able to offer career development opportunities for all team members.

Next Steps

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Bullivants also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

Bullivants does not accept unsolicited applications. All applications should be made directly through the Bullivants Careers website.

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