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About our company

TriCab is a leading Australian owned cable manufacturer, providing customised and engineered solutions which reflect our core values of innovation, quality, and pride. We employ a local workforce that manufactures the best product – both in quality and service.

This position is based on-site at our Head Office & Manufacturing / Warehouse facility in Port Melbourne, just moments from the West Gate and Monash Freeways.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable operator/technician to efficiently operate and monitor our plastic compound production area and assist to maintain plant integrity and reliability of equipment.

This is a full time role, working 12 hour shifts averaged across a fortnight (7 shifts inclusive of 3.8 hours overtime a fortnight) on permanent day shift (6am-6pm), affording great work-life balance on a Mon-Wed/Mon-Thurs roster.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Setting up, loading and unloading compounding machine

Monitoring compounding machine

Troubleshooting on production machinery

Manual handling, including lifting of equipment and materials as required

Counterbalance forklift duties

Assist with development of procedures

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a reliable team player with the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Experience as a plastic compound machine operator (Buss machine operation preferred but not essential)

Experience with handling and weighing resins and chemicals

A current forklift license and experience

The ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills and strong mechanical aptitude

Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to do manual lifting and be physically fit

Experience with polymer compounding procedures, masterbatch manufacture and associated equipment is required

You will have some relevant process operations experience, but equally important is your willingness and desire to learn and be a positive, key member of our high performing team!

Why work with TriCab?

TriCab is a leading manufacturing company, with an inclusive and supportive culture. We value our employees, offering opportunities for career development, mentoring, and stability – and the opportunity to make lasting connections.

We, and this role, offer a range of employee benefits, including –

A competitive base hourly rate

Company paid Life and Income insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Access to online health support

Reimbursements for family Ambulance cover and forklift license renewals

Monthly Site BBQ's celebrations

Growth and challenge – onsite ‘buddy’ training & career options are plenty

At TriCab, we believe diversity is important to our success and like to consider our workplace as one in which everyone has equal opportunities. TriCab values the communities in which we operate and aim to create a workforce reflective of those communities. TriCab appreciates the backgrounds, experiences, and contributions each person brings to our workplace, and encourages First Nations people, females, and culturally diverse people to apply.

Please APPLY with your resume and cover letter.

*Only successful candidates will be contacted.