Manufacturing Plant

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Brake Press Operator

A Brake Press Operator shapes sheet metal using a brake press, working to specifications with precision, safety, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $75,920
Skill level Beginner

Plant Operator

A Plant Operator maintains equipment in power, chemical, or oil plants, monitoring operations and testing samples to ensure proper functionality.

Avg yearly income $80,600
Skill level Beginner

Plant Technician

A Plant Technician operates equipment in manufacturing, maintains machinery, and ensures production runs smoothly while following procedures.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Beginner

Plant Mechanic

A Plant Mechanic repairs and maintains heavy machinery, conducts inspections, sources parts, and works in workshops or on-site.

Avg yearly income $59,020
Skill level Beginner

Operations Officer

An Operations Officer coordinates activities, manages schedules, and monitors performance metrics to optimise workflows and enhance productivity.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Advanced

Technical Officer

A Technical Officer installs and maintains manufacturing equipment, designs new systems, solves problems, and ensures efficient operations.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Polymer Technician

A Polymer Technician creates plastic and rubber products using machinery, requiring strong technical skills, safety focus, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Process Technician

A Process Technician operates and maintains processing equipment to handle resources, ensuring safety, teamwork, and clear communication.

Avg yearly income $104,884
Skill level Beginner

Plant Engineer

A Plant Engineer oversees equipment and systems in a plant, ensuring operations run smoothly, conducting assessments, and implementing improvements.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Advanced

Mobile Plant Mechanic

A Mobile Plant Mechanic repairs and maintains heavy machinery on-site, requiring strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner

Water Plant Operator Assistant

A Water Plant Operator Assistant helps treat and test water, maintains equipment, and performs various tasks, requiring teamwork and adherence to procedures.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant

A Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant aids in treating wastewater, conducts tests, and assists with equipment maintenance, requiring teamwork and attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

Water Plant Operator

A Water Plant Operator manages, treats, and tests water supplies, ensuring quality and safety while maintaining equipment and following procedures.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Wastewater Plant Operator

A Wastewater Plant Operator treats wastewater for various uses, ensuring compliance through testing, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in manufacturing plant

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
RII30820

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
On Campus
7 - 12 months
$0 - $9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Road Construction Worker Grader Operator
Excavator Operator Loader Operator Dump Truck Operator Plant Mechanic
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Road Construction Worker Grader Operator Excavator Operator Loader Operator Dump Truck Operator Plant Mechanic + 4 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Operations Manager Operations Coordinator
Business Support Officer Operations Officer Operations Specialist Supply Chain Manager Logistics Manager Production Manager Warehouse Manager
+ 7 more
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
2 - 12 months
$0 - $1,051
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Worker Production Operator Production Worker
Pharmaceutical Production Worker Polymer Technician Loader Operator Paper Mill Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Process Worker Production Operator Production Worker Pharmaceutical Production Worker Polymer Technician Loader Operator Paper Mill Worker + 4 more

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
Online
12 months
$12,738
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer Project Engineer
Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Production Engineer Plant Engineer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Design Engineer Project Engineer Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Production Engineer Plant Engineer + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Foundations
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Civil Engineering Technician
Technical Officer Draftsperson CAD Operator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Civil Engineering Technician Technical Officer Draftsperson CAD Operator + 3 more
FBP30121

Certificate III in Food Processing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Worker Food Process Worker Production Worker
Food Production Supervisor Production Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Production Worker Food Process Worker Production Worker Food Production Supervisor Production Operator + 2 more
52857WA

Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Supervisor Plant Manager
Maintenance Manager Process Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Technician Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Maintenance Manager Process Technician + 2 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
Online
12 months
$3,420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Supervisor Team Leader
Business Support Officer Operations Officer Operations Specialist Operations Analyst Project Coordinator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Supervisor Team Leader Business Support Officer Operations Officer Operations Specialist Operations Analyst Project Coordinator + 5 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Technical Officer Substation Technician
Draftsperson Electrical Trades Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Technical Officer Substation Technician Draftsperson Electrical Trades Assistant + 2 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Draftsperson
Technical Officer Plant Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Draftsperson Technical Officer Plant Technician + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Energy – Production, Delivery, Storage and Use
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydrogen Engineer Project Engineer Plant Operator
Plant Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydrogen Engineer Project Engineer Plant Operator Plant Technician + 1 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Power Generating Plants
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Plant Operator Maintenance Engineer Electrical Technician
Plant Engineer Power Systems Engineer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Plant Operator Maintenance Engineer Electrical Technician Plant Engineer Power Systems Engineer + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Gas Turbine Engineering
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Maintenance Engineer Power Plant Operator Plant Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Maintenance Engineer Power Plant Operator Plant Engineer Mechanical Engineer + 1 more
MSS40322

Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
Online, Traineeship
12 - 18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager
Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager Inventory Controller Warehouse Manager Quality Controller Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor + 4 more
RII30120

Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 36 months
$0 - $9,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Machine Operator Miner Process Technician
Grader Operator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Machine Operator Miner Process Technician Grader Operator + 1 more
PMB40121

Certificate IV in Polymer Technology
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Polymer Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Polymer Technician
MEM50222

Diploma of Engineering - Technical
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $21,012
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CAD Operator Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter
Asset Engineer Production Engineer Mechanical Technician Electrical Supervisor Apprentice Industrial Designer Industrial Engineer Polymer Technician Civil Designer Metallurgist Robotics Technician Brake Press Operator Junior Engineer Building Services Engineer Coastal Engineer Engineering Director Facade Engineer Fluid Power Engineer Power Plant Operator
+ 18 more
MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $30,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machinist Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter
Plant Mechanic Mechanical Fitter Boilermaker Welder TIG Welder Welding Instructor Workshop Supervisor Advanced Engineering Tradesperson Blacksmith Boat Builder Maintenance Fitter Process Technician Hydraulic Engineer
+ 13 more
MEM31419

Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
11 - 48 months
$0 - $2,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Plant Technician Plant Operator
Mechanical Fitter
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Tradesperson Plant Technician Plant Operator Mechanical Fitter + 1 more
MEM31922

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $28,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Blacksmith Boilermaker Welder
TIG Welder Metal Worker Fabricator Brake Press Operator Machinist Welding Instructor Production Technician Motor Trimmer Sheet Metal Worker Boat Builder Shipwright Assistant Shipwright Aircraft Surface Finisher Vehicle Body Builder Maintenance Fitter
+ 15 more
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