21st August, 2026
What you will need:
- Previous experience in a quality assurance environment
- Valid Forklift License
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace
- Ability to use computers for the entry and retrieval of process data and machine operation
- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
- All successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening
You will be flexible and open to work across rotation shift Pattern / 4 on 4 off
2 x 12hr day shifts – 6am-6pm, followed by / 2 x 12hr night shifts, 6pm-6am
As a Machine Operator, you will hold a valid Forklift License and bring experience from a similar manufacturing environment. You’ll also have a willingness to learn the trade and develop the skills needed to succeed in the role.
At James Hardie, we are committed to investing in our people and providing comprehensive training and support to set you up for long‑term success.
What the role involves:
- Operating concrete mixing, stacking and splitting machines
- Setting up and installing molds and other machine fixtures
- Setting grinding and cutting edges
- Carry out work in a safe manner, in accordance with Safety procedures as applicable
- Ensure process efficiencies are achieved and maintained
- Ensure production is in line with the specified production schedule
- Ensure product quality is in accordance with relevant specifications and that process checks are performed as required
- Actively participate in improvement projects
- Manual Handling tasks are performed as part of this role
- Be flexible and adaptable with a willingness to embrace shift work
- Complying with all WHS safety practices and procedures
Here at James Hardie, we are committed to achieving high standards in safety and ZERO HARM, quality and machine efficiency within our manufacturing plants.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, you can visit our WORK180 Page @ *> to find out more including a list of all our benefits and policies.
As part of our recruitment process, a talent pool will be created for applicants who have been identified and assessed for a range of similar roles across our plants.
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