Factory Worker
Operate machinery and follow processes in a factory.
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- What's it like to be a Factory Worker?
- How to become a Factory Worker
- Latest Factory Worker jobs
- Top skills and experience for Factory Workers
- Is Factory Worker the right role for you?
- Factory Worker role reviews
What's it like to be a Factory Worker?
Factory Workers work on a production line, operating machinery and tools, monitoring machines, and may clean and repair equipment as required. Factory Workers usually work in manufacturing or processing facilities, and tend to be individuals who are good with their hands, can work to deadlines and are able to perform repetitive duties.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Operating machinery in a production facility. This may include rotating and working on different equipment or specialising in one particular process.
- Following health and safety regulations in order to ensure the quality of the product being produced and the wellbeing of staff.
- Maintaining and cleaning machinery as required and reporting any problems to senior staff.
How to become a Factory Worker
Formal qualifications are not required to become a Factory Worker, however previous experience in a processing or manufacturing environment is usually desirable. Depending on the industry you are working in, you may also need specific certification (such as a national police clearance or a forklift licence).
- Choose an industry to work in. Factory Workers may be employed in a number of different industries, such as food, transport and logistics, construction and automotive.
- Apply for entry-level positions and investigate whether you require any additional qualifications or need to provide your own personal protective equipment (such as a hard hat or safety boots).
- Consider taking part in on-the-job training or completing a TAFE course to build on the knowledge you’ve acquired on the job.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Factory Workers.Latest Factory Worker jobs on SEEK
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Factory Worker employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Forklift Licence
Using Power Tools
Machine Operation
Ability to Follow Direction
Using Hand Tools
Thoroughness
Punctual
Willingness to Learn
Warehouses
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Latest Factory Worker reviews
Mar 2024
A big learning curve that your work might be perfect but they don’t pay you for perfection they pay you for quantity
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate in First Aid
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsThe fact that you could make something with your hands from start to finish that is very satisfying
The challengesThe fact that your job wasn’t Secure and lack of positive enforcement
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Nov 2018
Meat production isn’t an easy career to have but it has been good for me and I really enjoy it
Reviewer's QualificationDont hold a qualification
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationMeat production
The good thingsMy role in the job I do is quite physically demanding and it challenges me everyday, I actually enjoy factory work because it means I can walk out the door and not have to worry until I go Back again ...
The challengesFactory work isn’t for everyone, it’s a challenging role to be in , you need to be able to be a good communicator in a very loud environment. Also relatively fit makes it easier to fulfil your tasks
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