At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate tools and machinery to create high-quality timber doors and joinery products.
- Company: Join a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience in the industry.
- Benefits: Stable full-time job, training provided, uniforms supplied, and profit share program.
- Other info: Enjoy a certified Great Place to Work® environment with excellent team culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team where your work truly makes a difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing or trades, comfortable using tools, and focused on quality.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
- Full-time Permanent Internship
- Posted 14 Sep 2026
- Description
- Why Join Criterion
We’re a 40+ year family business that manufactures high-quality doors, sliding systems, and hardware for the commercial and residential building industry.
We take pride in what we do and back each other to get the job done.
You’ll join a team that’s Energetic, Committed and United.
You’ll work with people who care about doing things right, take ownership of their work, and support each other every day.
If you’ve worked in joinery, manufacturing, or hands‑on carpentry and want stable full‑time work with structure, clear expectations, and a team that delivers — this is it.
Criterion is a certified Great Place to Work®.
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and detail‑focused team member to join our Joinery team in Epping VIC.
This role is hands‑on and involves operating tools and machinery to manufacture timber doors and related joinery products.
You’ll follow detailed part drawings or sales orders, carry out machine set‑ups, and perform quality checks throughout the process.
If you’ve got a background in joinery, carpentry, or timber‑based manufacturing — and you’re confident reading measurements and working safely — we’d like to hear from you.
- What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day
- Operate tools and machines to produce timber joinery items (Timber doors)
- Read and follow part drawings, blueprints, and measurements
- Set up and calibrate machinery to job requirements
- Complete safety checks and machine inspections
- Keep your workspace clean and tools maintained
- Follow quality control standards throughout the job
- Take part in team meetings and training sessions
- Help meet production targets and support your team
- What You’ll Bring
- Experience in hands‑on work like manufacturing, trades or warehousing
- Comfortable using tools
- Physically fit and reliable
- Focused on quality, safety and teamwork
- Willing to work full‑time in Epping, Monday to Friday
- Can pass a pre‑employment medical and police check
- Prior experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints (preferred, but not essential)
- Prior experience using CNC (Computer Numerical Control machine) will be highly regarded,
- (but not essential)
- What Criterion Wants to Offer You
- Full‑time, stable job with Monday - Friday shifts (morning or afternoon shift)
- Training provided
- Uniforms and PPE supplied
- Free on‑site parking - cut your commute and work close to home
- Bonus (profit share) program after probation
- A strong, supportive team and a job where your work counts
- Part of a certified Great Place to Work®
Join a certified Great Place to Work® with a strong team culture.
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Machine Operator in Melbourne employer: Criterion Industries Pty
Criterion Industries is an exceptional employer, offering a key sales leadership role in Victoria that empowers you to lead a capable team and directly influence sales performance. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salary packages, and a collaborative work culture, you will thrive in an environment that values quality, service, and performance. Join us to be part of a growing Australian manufacturer where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
