At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to handle advanced materials and operate high-tech machinery in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Leading manufacturer in acoustic ceramics with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, steady hours, specialised training, and modern facilities.
- Other info: We value proactive team players who contribute ideas and embrace safety.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in advanced materials technology and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing or chemical processing is a plus; strong mechanical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Are you mechanically minded with an eye for precision? Ready to step away from basic assembly and build a career at the forefront of advanced materials technology? Join a market leader in high-precision acoustic ceramic manufacturing! We are expanding our specialised Acoustics Manufacturing team in Rydalmere and looking for a proactive, safety-focused Production Operator.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Competitive Pay + Super with steady, reliable hours.
- Specialised Training: Learn state-of-the-art ceramic processing, chemical handling, and advanced machinery operations.
- Modern Facilities: Work with cutting-edge acoustics technology in a collaborative, supportive team culture.
- Career Growth: We value proactive team members who contribute ideas and take ownership of their area.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a hands-on, multi-faceted role where no two days are identical. Working directly with our Acoustics team, your key responsibilities will include:
- Chemical & Raw Material Handling: Safely measure, blend, and handle process chemicals, raw powders, binders, and solvents in accordance with strict Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and batch recipes.
- Thermal & Kiln Operations: Program kiln profiles, manage temperature schedules, execute binder burn-off, and carefully load/unload specialized acoustic products according to strict batch card instructions.
- Precision Pressing: Operate high-tech ceramic presses (Isostatic, Meyer, and Osterwalder) and perform crucial material density checks to meet strict quality specs.
- Material Processing: Support new batch production-from Ball Milling and Filter Pressing to Calcine Kilns, Binder Burn-off, and Spray Drying equipment.
- Equipment & Station Maintenance: Set up workstations, perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance on machines/cooling systems, and help oversee external maintenance contractors.
- Quality & Traceability: Maintain flawless records, ensuring all raw materials, chemical batches, and Work in Progress (WIP) are correctly identified and traceable.
- Safety & Standards: Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), maintain clean, safe workspaces (5S), and strictly adhere to chemical handling protocols and our dedicated "Lead Area" safety requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Manufacturing Experience: Background in precision manufacturing, chemical processing, ceramics, metallurgy, or advanced materials handling is highly regarded.
- Chemical Safety Awareness: Experience working with process chemicals, binders, or raw powders with a strong understanding of chemical handling protocols.
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable setting up, operating, and performing basic maintenance on complex industrial machinery.
- Precision & Quality Mindset: Exceptional attention to detail, strict adherence to SOPs/batch cards, and high personal accountability.
- Tech-Savvy: Basic computer proficiency for programming machinery control profiles and administrative tracking.
- Physical Capability: Comfortable standing for extended periods and wearing relevant PPE.
- Safety First & Team Player: Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude toward WHS, and the flexibility to support team objectives.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Material Process Technician in Sydney employer: Randstad NV
Randstad is an exceptional employer, recognised as a Great Place to Work and a Forbes World's Best Employer, fostering a culture of collective growth and success. Located in Canberra, our team thrives in a supportive environment that prioritises employee development, offering clear career advancement pathways, competitive compensation, and unique benefits such as extra leave for service and wellness programs. Join us to be part of a close-knit, goal-oriented team that values ambition and inclusivity while making a meaningful impact in the recruitment industry.
