Machine Operator

Job Description

About the role:

Rockmount is recruiting on behalf of a family-owned paper and film converting business based in Smithfield, cutting large reels of material down into smaller reels and sheets for their customers. This is a Temp to Perm opportunity — you'll start on assignment through Rockmount, with a genuine pathway to permanent employment with our client. It's steady, air-conditioned, workshop-based work with plenty of variety day to day.

What you'll be doing:

● Reading job tickets carefully and following every customer specification

● Setting up machines by hand and measuring slit widths accurately — some as fine as 9mm

● Handling job changes throughout the day, switching between materials like foil, plastic film, and printed paper

● Running "editing" jobs — passing material through the machine to find and remove bad product, taping the good product together and running on

● Keeping waste to a minimum, as some customers' stock is very expensive

Requirements

What you'll need:

● Great attention to detail — comfortable reading job tickets closely and double-checking your own work

● Good eyesight for accurate measuring and inspecting (glasses are fine, you'll just need to measure accurately)

● Confidence with measuring tools, or a quick learner if you're not there yet

● A calm, thoughtful approach — someone who doesn't cut corners under pressure

● Genuinely looking for a long-term position, not just passing through

Benefits

Why take it:

● Genuine pathway to permanent employment with an established, family-owned business

● Air-conditioned, workshop-based environment

● Regular weekday hours, Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with optional weekend overtime

● Real variety in the day — different materials and jobs, never mundane repetition

What's on offer:

● $34/hr casual to start if you're new to the industry — full training provided

● Up to $38/hr casual if you've got experience running slitting and/or sheeting machines in paper or a similar industry

● Ongoing work with a genuine option to go permanent with the client

● Regular weekday hours, Monday to Friday

● Ongoing work through Rockmount

How to apply

Call 02 9099 5826, email info@rockmount.au, or hit Quick Apply.

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