Live machine operator roles in Brisbane, QLD, from 27 employers, updated daily. Ads placed only at state level appear under Queensland.
Latest machine operator jobs
Synergie Australia
Location: Pinkenba Shifts: 7am starts with overtime Rate: $39+ an hour Working within a busy processing facility, you will be responsible for supporting daily operations across the organics processing plant and resour…
CrewSELECT
About the role CrewSELECT is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to support preventative maintenance, breakdowns, equipment repairs and reliability improvements in a busy manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilitie…
PepsiCo
Overview Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported. At PepsiCo, you can Dare …
George Weston Foods Careers
Job Description About Us Mauri, part of the George Weston Foods Group, is a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains and animal nutrition. We believe in baking, its wholesome goodn…
HR Hub
Introduction AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who…
AWX
AWX is seeking labourers and Machine operators for our current and future roles! Join a variety of busy workplaces across Brisbane's western and southern suburbs, with opportunities available in manufacturing, product…
HR Hub
Introduction AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who…
BlueScope
Job Description BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and inno…
Fork Force Australia Pty
Forklift Technician Join Fork Force Australia, one of Australia’s largest independent forklift companies and part of the global Nishio Rent All Group. We are seeking a skilled Forklift Technician to join our growing t…
HR Hub
Introduction AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who…
IntoWork
MRAEL, in partnership with Insignia, is looking for a motivated Printing Apprentice to join their production team in Wakerley, QLD for an immediate start (ASAP). This position is also open to students currently in yea…
Hatrix Recruitment
PRODUCTION OPERATOR WITH FORKLIFT | HEMMANT Join one of Australia's leading poultry producers and play an important role in the manufacture of high-quality animal feed. This hands-on role combines forklift operation, …
AWX
The Role We are currently recruiting multiple Permanent Full-Time Mechanical Fitters to join the maintenance team of a leading food manufacturer based in Toowoomba. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanen…
Fetch Recruitment
Fetch Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced MIG Welder / Fabricator for a busy manufacturing operation in the Northern Gold Coast /Beenleigh, QLD. Immediate start available, full time hours and permanent emp…
AWX
AWX is seeking reliable, mechanically minded Machine Operators for a busy steel reinforcement manufacturing facility in Eagle Farm. Our client supplies reinforcing steel products for residential, commercial and civil …
AWX
The Role We are seeking multiple experienced Flexographic Printers to join a well-established company representing a leading global brand in the printing and packaging industry. This is an excellent opportunity to sec…
Hilton Food Group
We seek highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Automation Systems Operators! 2 x day shift (4:00am - 4pm). 1 x night shift (4:00pm-4:00am). Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (9 hour…
CrewSELECT
Baler Machine Operators – Build a Long-Term Career Murarrie, QLD | Day & Afternoon Shifts | Pathway to Permanent Employment Reliable, hands-on and ready to learn? CrewSELECT wants to hear from you. CrewSELECT recruiti…
AWX
AWX is currently seeking reliable and motivated individuals to join a busy food manufacturing facility in North Brisbane for a seasonal production project. We have multiple opportunities available across production, m…
AWX
Pallet Repairer and Forklift Operators needed!!! - Richlands, Queensland About the Company: Partnering nationally with AWX, our client is a trusted leader in pooling and returnable packaging solutions. Known for their…
AWX
AWX is currently seeking a Machine Assistant to join our client's manufacturing team based in Darra. Darra, QLD | $40.50 per hour | Wednesday to Friday This is a great opportunity to join a global label and packaging …
AWX
AWX is seeking Forklift/Machine Operators for a plasterboard manufacturing site in Pinkenba. These casual positions offer ongoing Monday to Friday work, competitive pay and the potential to transition to permanent emp…
AWX
AWX is currently seeking reliable, safety-focused Production Operators and Forklift Drivers to join a leading food and beverage manufacturing site producing juice and cordial products. $34.94-$48.46 per hour - Temp-to…
AWX
AWX is seeking reliable and motivated Production Operators, Extrusion Helpers and Pallet Repairers to join a busy manufacturing operation based in Narangba. $32.18-$37.01/hr + Overtime - Narangba - Day & Afternoon Shi…
Estimated employment
Estimated people employed as Other Machine Operators in Greater Brisbane, from Jobs and Skills Australia's monthly nowcast, to September 2026.
Figures cover ABS region Greater Brisbane (GCCSA 3GBRI).
| Month | People employed |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,339 |
| September 2022 | 1,347 |
| September 2023 | 1,353 |
| September 2024 | 1,458 |
| September 2025 | 1,247 |
| September 2026 | 1,221 |
Jobs and Skills Australia's nowcast is experimental: its figures are model estimates of the people employed in each occupation, not a count of them, and each monthly release revises the months before it.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation (NERO), September 2026, CC BY 4.0. Experimental estimates.
ViewJobs analysis of the Jobs and Skills Australia Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation: Capital city, state and national figures are sums of SA4 regions.
Other Machine Operators
No national shortage (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List).
Employment is projected to grow 9.0% nationally, to 14,877 by May 2035 (Jobs and Skills Australia Employment Projections).
Jobs and Skills Australia rates occupations nationally each year; projections are model estimates.
Jobs and Skills Australia: Recent trends in displaced workers
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List, CC BY 4.0.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections, May 2025 to May 2035, CC BY 4.0. Projections are model estimates.
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