Are you a skilled production worker looking for full-time employment?

Want to join a business that prides itself on quality, local manufacturing? Let’s talk!

In a nutshell, we need someone who loves working with their hands to ensure the efficient manufacture of products from our manufacturing floor in Brendale.

Your duties would include the assembly of transformers using power tools and machinery. Working as part of a team on our factory floor, you will be an integral part of the day-to-day running of our business.

About Us: Gayrad is an Australian-owned and operated, Queensland business that has designed and manufactured electrical transformers for over 40 years. Our high-quality electrical power equipment services the mining industry, railways, power/ supply authorities, and switchboard manufacturers.

About you

Attention to detail – you’re a stickler for accuracy!

Proven skills working with your hands and with power tools

Ability to prioritize deadlines and sometimes multitask.

You have solid organizational skills.

You’re happy to work both independently and as part of a small team.

You're capable of meeting production schedules and manufacturing quota

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Air-conditioned break room with amenities and a television.

We have resident office dogs! (Poodle-crosses)

Overtime and penalty rates

Training and certification / licences, where required.

Structured performance reviews and development program

Opportunities for further professional development through apprenticeships & traineeships

Day-to-day Activities

Lifting and manoeuvring transformers manually, using overhead cranes or with a forklift

Inserting core steel into the transformer coils

Wiring, termination and labelling of transformers

Mounting transformers into an enclosure

Tasks & responsibilities

Product Assembly using power tools & machinery

Basic fabrication, such as cutting, drilling

Check stock levels and report deficiencies in products or raw materials

Review and follow manufacturing manuals to build products

Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shift

Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products

Qualifications & experience

Experience working with power tools and machinery, including:

Drill press

Drop saw & Table Saw

Guillotine

Belt sander & cutter

Battery Drill, crimper, etc

Previous experience as a production worker, or a similar manufacturing role is highly preferred

A license to operate a Forklift is preferred

A manual drivers license is preferred

Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually

Good communication and teamwork skills

You must possess full unrestricted working rights to Australia and New Zealand.

If you’re open to working in our Brendale factory, apply now!