Production Operators – Galvanising & Metal Manufacturing – 15 Full-Time Positions

Production Operators – Galvanising & Metal Manufacturing – 15 Full-Time Positions

Location: Coffs Harbour Region, NSW

Employment Type: Full-Time

Positions Available: 15

Expected Start Date: December 2026

Ordinary Hours: Average 38 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $29.98 per hour

Classification: Production Operator – Entry Level

Industry: Manufacturing / Galvanising / Steel Processing

About the Role

We are seeking 15 reliable and motivated Production Operators to join an established galvanising and metal manufacturing operation in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.

These are full-time positions expected to commence in December 2026.

Successful applicants will work an average of 38 ordinary hours per week, with reasonable additional hours and overtime potentially required depending on production and operational requirements.

This is a hands-on role within a busy industrial environment involving galvanising, steel processing, production machinery and general manufacturing duties.

Key Duties

Duties may include:

Galvanising and pickling-related labouring

Loading and unloading steel and metal products

Strapping and storing products

Fettling and finishing work

Jigging and offsiding

Stacking steel and finished products

Preparing steel and metal products for processing

Operating production machinery following appropriate training

General manufacturing and production duties

Manual handling of steel and metal products

Inspecting finished products for quality

Packing and preparing completed products for storage or dispatch

Maintaining clean and organised work areas

Following workplace health and safety procedures and safe work instructions

Other reasonable production and manufacturing duties as required

Hours of Work

These are full-time positions working an average of 38 ordinary hours per week.

An example of working hours may include:

Monday to Thursday: 5:30am – 2:05pm

Friday: 5:30am – 11:35am

This is an example of the ordinary working pattern only. Actual rostered hours, start and finish times and shift arrangements may vary depending on operational and production requirements.

Employees may be required to work reasonable additional hours and overtime when required.

Shift work may also be required depending on operational needs.

Applicable overtime, shift loadings, penalty rates and allowances will be paid in accordance with the applicable industrial instrument.

Working Environment

This is a physically active, hands-on industrial role.

Applicants must be willing and able to:

Work in a galvanising, steel processing and manufacturing environment

Work around machinery, steel and industrial equipment

Work in hot and physically demanding conditions

Undertake repetitive manual tasks

Stand, bend, reach, lift and carry throughout the working day

Safely operate machinery and equipment following training and authorisation

Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Follow safe work instructions and workplace procedures

Work effectively as part of a production team

Work reasonable additional hours and overtime when required

Work rostered shifts where operationally required

About You

Successful applicants will:

Be reliable and punctual

Have a strong work ethic

Have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety

Be physically capable of undertaking manual and repetitive work

Be comfortable working in an industrial environment

Be able to follow instructions and established procedures

Work effectively as part of a team

Be available to work an average of 38 ordinary hours per week

Have flexibility to work reasonable additional hours and overtime when required

Be able to reliably attend rostered shifts

Previous experience in manufacturing, galvanising, steel processing, metal fabrication, production, construction or other industrial environments is desirable but not essential.

On-the-job training will be provided where required.

Pay & Employment Conditions

The starting rate for these positions is:

$29.98 per hour – Full-Time

Employees will work an average of 38 ordinary hours per week.

Applicable overtime, shift loadings, penalty rates and allowances will be paid in accordance with the applicable industrial instrument.

Employees will also receive full-time employment entitlements, including:

Annual leave

Personal/carer's leave

Superannuation

Public holiday entitlements

Applicable overtime and shift payments

Other applicable National Employment Standards entitlements

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your current resume outlining your employment history and any relevant experience in manufacturing, galvanising, steel processing, metal fabrication, production, construction or other manual or industrial work.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates who meet the requirements of the positions.