Position Overview

Step into a high-performance manufacturing environment where precision meets power. As a Plastic Blow Moulder Operator, you’ll be at the heart of Brickwood’s production line—running advanced blow-moulding equipment to deliver high-quality plastic packaging with consistency, speed, and absolute attention to safety and detail.



Key Responsibilities

• Run, fine-tune, and monitor blow moulding machines to hit top-tier output and quality.
• Carry out routine quality checks—weight, wall thickness, dimensions, visual standards.
• Execute machine start-ups, shutdowns, and smooth changeovers like a pro.
• Troubleshoot minor issues and escalate anything major to keep production flowing.
• Keep accurate logs of production, downtime, and quality checks.
• Load resins, colourants, and raw materials safely and efficiently.
• Work side-by-side with technicians, leading hands, and operators to smash daily targets.
• Maintain a spotless, safe, and compliant workspace following WHS, HACCP & GMP standards.
• Support preventative maintenance and routine machine checks.
• Assist with palletising, packing, and materials handling when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Hands-on experience in blow moulding, extrusion blow moulding, or injection blow moulding.
• Solid understanding of machine operation, tooling, and mould changeovers.
• Sharp eye for detail—strong quality assurance capabilities.
• Basic mechanical problem-solving and the ability to fix minor faults fast.
• Ability to follow production schedules and meet KPI expectations.
• Reliable communicator and team player with a strong work ethic.
• Forklift licence is a bonus but not essential.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts when required.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Comfortable working on your feet in a high-pace production environment.
• Able to lift up to 20 kg during materials handling tasks.
• Committed to all safety, PPE, and hygiene protocols—no exceptions.