Deeps Engineering is a leading, family-owned custom plastic injection moulding and toolmaking business based in beautiful Port Stephens (Salamander Bay). With decades of industry expertise, we pride ourselves on precision engineering, advanced technical capabilities, and a strong commitment to sustainable manufacturing and industrial recycling.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated Die Setter / Injection Moulding Technician who is ready to step up, take ownership of a shift, and grow into a leadership position within our production team.
The Opportunity: This role is structured with a clear path for professional transition and advancement:
- The Trial (Month 1): You will start on a casual basis working Day Shift. This period will allow you to learn our tooling, machinery, processes, and quality standards, ensuring a smooth transition into our operations.
- The Progression: Upon successful completion of the 1-month trial, the role will transition to a permanent Full-Time position.
- The Destination: You will move to the Afternoon Shift with the explicit objective and requirement to take over as the Afternoon Shift Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete safe and efficient tool changes (die setting) and process optimization.
- Troubleshoot injection moulding processes to resolve quality or cycle-time issues.
- Perform material and color changes, and manage raw material supply to machines.
- Conduct regular quality checks on production parts to maintain high standards.
- Safely operate forklifts to move tooling, raw materials, and finished goods.
- Supervisory Transition: Assume leadership of the afternoon shift, managing workflow, ensuring team safety, and maintaining production targets.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Proven Experience: Solid background as a Die Setter or Injection Moulding Technician.
- Leadership Potential: Strong communication skills, reliability, and the willingness and capability to step into a Shift Supervisor role.
- Licensing: Must hold a current, valid Australian Driver’s License and have a reliable personal vehicle.
- High-Risk Work Licence: Current Forklift (LF) licence is essential.
- Availability: Flexibility to complete the initial trial on day shift and permanently commit to the afternoon shift thereafter.
What We Offer:
- A clear career pathway from a hands-on technician to a supervisory leadership role.
- A stable, permanent full-time position within an established and growing family business.
- A supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team environment.
- Competitive remuneration and shift allowances reflective of your experience and supervisory responsibilities.
To Apply: If you have the technical expertise, a strong work ethic, and are ready to take the next step into a supervisory role, we want to hear from you. Please submit your updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
To find out more about what we do, visit our website at www.deepsengineering.com.au.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salamander Bay NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Die setting/injection moulding: 1 year (Preferred)
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Work Location: In person
