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Production assemblers put components together into finished or sub-assembled products, working to a documented build sequence at a bench or along a line. The work is deliberately repetitive, because consistency is what keeps a product inside specification. Assemblers also make first-line checks and pull anything that does not fit or measure correctly.
Short course or on-the-job trainingManufacturing, production and quality
Machine operators set up, load, run, and monitor production machinery that cuts, forms, fills, or finishes material. Much of the skill is in noticing when a machine drifts off settings and correcting it before a batch goes wrong. Operators usually run a defined set of machines and hand anything beyond routine adjustment to maintenance.
Short course or on-the-job trainingManufacturing, production and quality
Production supervisors run a shift, line, or cell: allocating people, keeping the schedule moving, and dealing with whatever interrupts it. They sit between operators and plant management, so the job mixes hands-on troubleshooting with coaching, safety enforcement, and reporting. Most supervisors come up from the floor and keep detailed knowledge of the process.
Varies by employer or jurisdictionManufacturing, production and quality
Process technicians run and monitor continuous or batch production processes, often from a control panel or system as well as at the equipment itself. They watch temperatures, pressures, flows, and yields, make controlled adjustments, and respond when a process alarms. The role carries real safety weight because process upsets can escalate quickly.
Certificate or college diplomaManufacturing, production and quality
Packaging operators run the equipment that fills, seals, labels, cartons, and palletises finished product. They keep the line fed with packaging materials, clear stoppages, and check that codes, labels, and pack counts are correct. Accuracy matters because a labelling or coding error can force a batch to be held or recalled.
Short course or on-the-job trainingManufacturing, production and quality
Materials handlers move raw materials, components, and finished goods between stores, production lines, and despatch. They pick to work orders, feed lines so they do not run dry, and keep stock records matching what is physically there. Powered equipment such as forklifts and pallet trucks is usually part of the job, with its own training requirements.
Short course or on-the-job trainingManufacturing, production and quality
Industrial maintenance technicians keep production machinery working, covering planned servicing as well as breakdown repair. The work spans mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and often electrical and control systems, so diagnosis is a core skill. Breakdown work can be pressured, because the line is usually stopped while the fault is found.
ApprenticeshipManufacturing, production and quality
Occupational health and safety officers help an organisation identify hazards, control risk, and meet its legal duties. They inspect workplaces, investigate incidents, deliver training, and keep the documentation that shows controls are working. The role needs credibility with both front-line workers and management, since it often involves asking for work to change or stop.
Varies by employer or jurisdictionManufacturing, production and quality
Food production workers prepare, process, and pack food and drink products in a manufacturing environment. The work is hands-on and governed by strict hygiene, allergen, and traceability rules, so procedure discipline is as important as speed. Conditions are often cold, wet, or noisy depending on the product.
Short course or on-the-job trainingManufacturing, production and quality
Woodworking machine operators run saws, planers, moulders, sanders, and CNC routers to cut and shape timber and board into components. They set the machine, check sizes against the cutting list, and keep an eye on material defects and grain. Guarding, dust extraction, and safe feeding technique are central because the machinery is unforgiving.
Short course or on-the-job trainingManufacturing, production and quality
Injection moulding operators run machines that melt polymer and inject it into moulds to form plastic parts. They load material, monitor cycle settings, and inspect mouldings for short shots, flash, sink marks, and other defects. Because a small process drift can spoil a whole run, watching the cycle and reacting early is the main skill.
Short course or on-the-job trainingManufacturing, production and quality
Non-destructive testing technicians inspect welds, castings, and structures for internal and surface flaws without damaging the item, using methods such as ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, and eddy current testing. They work to written procedures and certification levels that define what each technician may carry out and sign. Some methods, particularly industrial radiography, carry radiation safety obligations.
Certificate or college diplomaManufacturing, production and quality
