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Machine Operator 

As a Machine Operator you will have a valid Forklift License and have worked within a similar manufacturing environment and be open to learn the necessary trade and skills to be successful.

At James Hardie, we train and invest in our people to ensure we set you up for success.
    
What the role involves:

• Operating concrete mixing, stacking and splitting machines
• Setting up and installing molds and other machine fixtures
• Setting grinding and cutting edges
• Carry out work in a safe manner, in accordance with Safety procedures as applicable
• Ensure process efficiencies are achieved and maintained
• Ensure production is in line with the specified production schedule
• Ensure product quality is in accordance with relevant specifications and that process checks are performed as required
• Actively participate in improvement projects
• Manual Handling tasks are performed as part of this role
• Be flexible and adaptable with a willingness to embrace shift work
• Complying with all WHS safety practices and procedures

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a quality assurance environment
• Valid Forklift License 
• Available to work across a rotation Shift Pattern / 4 on 4 off
  2 x 12hr day shifts – 6am-6pm, followed by / 2 x 12hr night shifts, 6pm-6am
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace
• Ability to use computers for the entry and retrieval of process data and machine operation
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• All successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening.

Here at James Hardie, we are committed to achieving high standards in safety and ZERO HARM, quality and machine efficiency within our manufacturing plants.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, you can visit our WORK180 Page @ https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/james-hardie-australia-pty-ltd to find out more including a list of all our benefits and policies. 

As part of our recruitment process, a talent pool will be created for applicants who have been identified and assessed for a range of similar roles across our plants.

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