Production Operator (Paper Machine)
Job no: 50013504
Work type: Full Time
Location: Tumut
- Great on-site culture and attractive payrates
- Build your career in a fast-paced supportive team environment
- Outstanding rotating roster for work life balance
Are you looking for a tree change? Discover Tumut, a scenic town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, where adventure and relaxation meet. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, snowboarding, or simply exploring beautiful landscapes, it’s easy for this welcoming town to feel like home.
Our world -class pulp and paper mill in Tumut produces high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. As one of the world’s most sustainable kraft paper mills—you’ll work with best-in-class technology, surrounded by a friendly community and an easy commute to work. For the right candidate, we offer relocation and visa sponsorship support (based on eligibility criteria). Make the Snowy Mountains your new home and join us in creating a better world, together.
Role Details
As Paper Machine Operator, reporting to the Paper Mill Manager, you will be responsible for the optimal running, monitoring and troubleshooting of plant and equipment within the paper making operations, including winding and finishing, quality control, recycled fibre plant (RCF) and Distributed Control System (DCS).
This is a critical and hands on production role in maximising the efficiency of the plant and equipment and ensuring it is operated within set standards and parameters to achieve production targets, whilst at all times maintaining a strong safety focus and developing standards and policies accordingly.
What you'll do
- Completion of Year 12 or Trades Certificate
- Prior experience in a similar role within Production, Manufacturing or Industrial environment is desirable but not essential
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can demonstrate your mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex production issues under pressure
- Proven ability to assess, modify and direct maintenance of Plant & Equipment as required
- You are willing and able to work under physically challenging conditions - it is a hot and noisy environment!
- You have a safety-first mindset and comply with OHS&E policies and procedures at all times
What You Will Bring
- Work in a stable and strong team environment that is heavily safety focused
- Attractive pay rates on offer along with excellent salary packaging option
- With the 12 hour rotating Shift roster, you will enjoy an exceptional work / life balance in this full-time role
What you’ll love when you join us
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
- You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
- Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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