Operator and programmer of Routing and Pneumatic Knife Cutting Machines.

The Company

Universal Gaskets is one of the largest gasket and seal manufacturers and distributors in Australia focused on satisfying our customers' requirements for gaskets and seals and related products and services for over 60 years. Our customers are original equipment manufacturers, equipment maintainers, construction contractors, wholesalers and service providers in many industries including transport, mining, hardware, chemical, air conditioning, refrigeration, defence, healthcare, food-processing, electrical, electronics, water treatment, power generation, consumer goods and many others.

The company pays above award rates that are aligned with our employees' experience and performance.

The Role

Reporting to the Factory Supervisor, this person shall be responsible for preparing CAD drawings, developing CAM routines and operating computer controlled flatbed router and pneumatic knife cutting machines. This is a full time permanent position in our Blacktown Factory. The factory is close to the station and other public transport.

Key Accountability

• Managing and operating computer controlled flatbed cutting machines.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing CAD drawings if required.
• Developing CAM routines in EnRoute software to instruct the router on how to run the job.
• Operating the router including loading raw material and unloading finished product off the flatbed.
• Operating the pneumatic knife cutting machines including loading raw material and unloading finished product off the flatbeds.
• Performing preventive maintenance tasks on the machines.
• Keeping the area around the machines clean and safe.
• Checking finished product quality.

The Person

You enjoy working with computers and are familiar with Microsoft Windows operating system. You have some experience with preparing CAD drawings. Creating machine instructions using CAM software is desirable. Our machines are not difficult to operate and if you have computer experience you will quickly become a proficient operator.

The successful candidate shall be:

• Proficient using Microsoft Windows operating system;
• Interested in manufacturing;
• A quick learner;
• Reliable;
• Safety conscience
• Energetic and physically fit.

And be

• Organised and prepared to pay attention to detail;
• A flexible team player that is easy to work with; and
• Able to work to deadlines.

If you are interested in this position please email your resume to [email protected] highlighting your experience and capabilities that make you ideal for this role.