About Us:

Harold Vickery and Son is an Australian owned and operated family business based in Port Macquarie.

Established 160 years ago, we have an enduring presence supplying leather goods to customers in mining, construction, and agriculture with a strong base of support.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to join us as we build our scope of operations to become a nationally recognised brand.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, this role will require you to be part of day to day manufacturing operations as part of a team.

We are seeking professional and committed Machine Operators who have experience using Industrial Sewing Machines to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be essential in producing high-quality products while prioritizing safety, quality, and machine efficiency. You will also be involved in developing standard operating procedures to enhance workflow and ensure consistent product quality. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all products meet specifications in a safe and timely manner. We invite you to contribute your skills to help us achieve operational excellence.

This role would suit a person who has experience in textiles sewing, who also recognises the benefit of flexible work hours.

This is a part time time role, working 15-25 hours per week. We are flexible on how these hours are structured. General hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to negotiate their work week around their availability.

What you'll do:

Operate and maintain a number of machines involved in a production line including industrial sewing machines and industrial riveting machines;

Check and process incoming and outgoing goods;

Working within the team to coordinate deliverables;

Assist in inventory management;

Maintain a clean and safe workspace, and abide by workplace health and safety policies and procedures;

Assisting in engineering maintenance and repair of equipment and process, where necessary;

General housekeeping and line cleaning;

Hand forklift duties and packing and sorting as required.

+ much more!

About You:

You are an organised and self-motivated individual with strong time management skills, capable of meeting deadlines for product completion. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitasking effectively across various processes throughout the day. Your strong communication skills enable you to collaborate with your team to solve everyday challenges.

You work independently with minimal supervision once you have achieved task competency and are punctual and reliable. With a keen motivation to learn new skills, you actively seek opportunities to grow while handling a range of tasks.

We are looking for an experienced and dependable manufacturing assistant with several years in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment. You are tech-savvy and quick to learn new programs, with a solid understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

Experience in machine operation and preventative maintenance is essential, particularly with industrial sewing machines. You demonstrate excellent attention to detail and quality in your workmanship, and you are committed to providing exceptional customer service. Your interpersonal skills allow you to work effectively both independently and within a small, successful team.

What you can expect:

A supportive working environment (with plenty of snacks on hand!) where you'll feel engaged and valued. We are looking for people to grow with the business for the long term and we support people who want to extend themselves.

To Apply:
All applications must be submitted via this link. No direct email or phone applications will be accepted.

No agencies please.