Job Opportunity Posted today Updated 09 Oct 2026

Graduate Machine Line Setter / Production Operator - Afternoon Shift - $41.60ph inc Super + 2 RDOs monthly - SE Suburbs

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Graduate Machine Line Setter / Production Operator - Afternoon Shift - $41.60ph inc Super + 2 RDOs monthly - SE Suburbs

Graduate Machine Line Setter / Production Operator - Afternoon Shift - $41.60ph inc Super + 2 RDOs monthly - SE Suburbs

Role: Graduate Machine Setter / Line Setter / Machine Cleaner

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: South Eastern Suburbs

Hourly rate: $41.60 p.h. including Super + 2 RDO's per month ($78,000 - $80,000 yearly salary)

Shift: Afternoon Shift - 3pm to 11 pm

Employment Conditions: Permanent Full Time

Must have: An Engineering Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical or Mechatronics

Equipment requiring set up:

  • Bottle Loaders
  • Bottle/Tube Fillers
  • Cappers
  • Labellers

Day to day responsibilities:

MACHINE SETTING:

  • Ensure that the line runs efficiently and productively; coordinate tasks so that the line runs as continuously as possible
  • Complete changeover of production equipment such as Filling, Capping & Labelling with accuracy and in a set time period
  • Troubleshoot and adjust equipment during the run to achieve optimum output and minimal downtime minimise wastage
  • Set up filling and packing equipment and strip down, wash and reassemble filling equipment to produce a quality product as efficiently as possible
  • Monitor the quality of product throughout the filling run and make appropriate adjustments to maintain quality and compliance
  • Be able to operate and maintain equipment safely and change parts in a clean and orderly manner
  • Ensure that all work is done according to the highest standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Carry out required tasks in ERP and other systems; complete all relevant documentation and reporting
  • Participate in required training, including SOPs, GMP, OH&S and 5S

Key Requirements:

  • Written and oral communication skills
  • High mechanical aptitude
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • GMP and a sound understanding of OHS advantageous
  • Proactive, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
  • Proven machine operating experience in either food manufacturing or pharmaceutical advantageous

Must have an Engineering Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical or Mechatronics Degree. Forklift licence advantageous.

Must have own car and licence and live in close proximity of the south-eastern suburbs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and PR or Australian Citizenship for this role is mandatory.

(As we are receiving a higher than usual volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted)

IMPORTANT: It is a requirement of all our jobs that you have a PR or AU/NZ Citizenship. A work visa is not sufficient as all our jobs are permanent. Please do not apply if you do not meet these requirements.

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