About Us
Vacupack is a well-established manufacturer of high-quality thermoformed and injection-moulded plastic packaging solutions—primarily for the food industry. Our modern cleanroom facility is equipped with the latest servo-driven extrusion and moulding machinery, ensuring rigorous quality and hygiene standards on every shift.
The Role
As our first dedicated PET Extruder Operator, you will:
- Set up & run our brand-new PET extrusion line, ensuring smooth start-up, changeovers, and shutdowns
- Monitor process parameters (temperature, pressure, throughput) via PLC/HMI interfaces
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime
- Maintain product quality—verify resin specifications, melt index, and dimensional tolerances
- Perform routine maintenance and assist with minor repairs or part replacements
- Follow cleanroom protocols (gowning, sanitation, contamination control) at all times
- Record production data accurately in our ERP system and escalate any deviations
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: ≥ 2 years operating PET (or comparable polymer) extrusion machinery
- Technical skills: Strong mechanical aptitude; familiarity with servo drives, pneumatic systems, and PLC/HMI controls
- Quality focus: Keen eye for detail, with a track record of meeting tight tolerances
- Cleanroom compliance: Comfortable working in gown-up environments and adhering to GMP/food-grade standards
- Problem solver: Proactive mindset with the ability to diagnose and resolve production issues on the fly
- Team player: Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to continuous improvement
Nice to Have:
- Forklift licence
- Basic welding or belt-conveyor maintenance experience
What We Offer
- Permanent role with career progression opportunities as we expand our extrusion capabilities
- Competitive salary + superannuation
- On-site training & cross-skilling in thermoforming and injection moulding
- Modern, air-conditioned cleanroom environment
- Stability & culture of a long-standing family-owned manufacturer
How to Apply
Please email your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your extrusion experience to [email protected] with the subject line “PET Extruder Operator – [Your Name]” or apply via Indeed.
Applications close Friday, 20 July 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Vacupack is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in Australia and have fulltime work?
- Do you have more than 3 years experience with operating an Extruder?
Work Location: In person
