Manufacturing Machine Operator

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

 FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Manufacturing Machine Operator - Products and Prototyping

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

In this position you will have the opportunity to build and assemble advanced green energy technologies. The successful candidate will contribute by fulfilling workorder request for different parts, subcomponents, and assemblies manufacturing parts according to a set of strict work instructions. We are looking for experienced technicians with experience from industrial screen printing, vinyl sign making, composites layup experience, with a wide range of experience operating machines from computer-controlled routers and cutters to hydraulic heated platen presses.

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, you will contribute to building excellent working relationships with all customers, external and internal with a strong focus on safety, quality, and production. In time, you will be able to provide support and recommend changes to enhance manufacturing efficiencies.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Understanding and following detailed production instructions for multiple processes to make a single part
• Operating various manufacturing machines closely adhering to the defined processes
• Performing assessments of trial and finished products using various physical testing equipment and instrumentation ensuring a quality product is delivered which may include dimensional part checks
• Ensuring that the provision of samples for performance characterisation in a timely manner
• Delivering batches of parts against workorders in the system
• Ensuring technical best practice is adopted in the manufacture and quality control of parts
• Liaising with engineers, lab technicians, and process supervisors to ensure machine settings and product quality is optimised
• Maintaining clean safe work areas

Qualifications and skills required:

• Diploma in a technical trade, or high school diploma with an industry relevant skill
• Solid understanding and industry experience working within one or more of the fields of adhesives, coatings, and/or elastomers, thin films, industrial screen printing, vinyl sign making, composites layup experience, print manufacturing or laminating industry experience will see you shortlisted
• Lean manufacturing, six sigma training, or exposure to ISO9001 standards an asset
• Solid practical skills with experience loading and unloading raw materials into processing machines, Operating manufacturing machines, and managing product quality an asset.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in collaboration with other like-minded team members and adjacent project teams
• Highly responsible and trustworthy
• A keen focus on fine details and quality
• Excellent organizational, time management, record keeping skills
• Strong focus on safety required

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified