Material Process Technician | Production Operator
📍 Rydalmere, NSW | 🛠️ Advanced Materials & Acoustics Manufacturing
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.
Ready to Apply?
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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.
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