Die Setter

Type:
Full Time
Salary:
$40-50/hr
Published:
March 3rd, 2026
Location:
Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
Reference:
BH-330987
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About the company/role:
  • Plastics manufacturing company
  • Based in the Southeast suburb of Melbourne
  • Permanent opportunity
  • Must be flexible to work across day, afternoon and night shifts

Duties/responsibilities, but not limited to:
  • Install and remove tools/die in blow moulding machines
  • Perform machine setup and calibration to meet production specifications
  • Conduct trial runs and quality checks
  • Troubleshoot issues and adjust machine parameters
  • Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs
  • Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet output targets
  • Ensure safety and compliance with operational procedures

Skills/experience required:
  • Prior experience as a Die Setter or similar role within a manufacturing environment (plastics ideally)
  • Sound knowledge across injection, stretch and extrusion blow moulding machines
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities
  • Forklift license desirable but not essential
  • Commitment to safety and quality standards

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If you think this could be the role for you, then please apply now! Send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).

Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630.

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