Manufacturer
Produce goods to sell, or parts and components for other products.
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- What's it like to be a Manufacturer?
- How to become a Manufacturer
- Latest Manufacturer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Manufacturers
- Manufacturer role reviews
What's it like to be a Manufacturer?
Manufacturers plan and develop goods using tools and machinery. Depending on their specific industry and role, a Manufacturer may be involved in the research and design of products, as well as assembly and distribution. They can manufacture goods ready for sale, in addition to parts and components for other products such as vehicles and electronics. Manufacturers typically need technical skills for hands-on work with equipment, and the ability to coordinate production alongside other skilled workers.
Tasks and duties
- Converting raw materials, components and parts into finished goods, using manual labour or machines.
- Overseeing quality control throughout the production process.
- Reading and interpreting plans and drawings.
- Cutting and drilling steel, timber and plastic according to specifications.
- Measuring and assembling components.
- Developing business plans and implementing strategies for operation, marketing, pricing and recruitment.
- Researching and meeting regulatory and statutory requirements affecting manufacturing operations.
- Overseeing production, warehousing, distribution, waste disposal and other operational units.
- Coordinating orders for raw materials, supplies and equipment and arranging packaging, delivery and wholesaling of products.
- Preparing quotes for the manufacture of specialised goods and arranging contracts with customers.
How to become a Manufacturer
You don’t need a formal qualification to become a Manufacturer, but a relevant qualification and experience is beneficial. Specific trade skills may be required in some manufacturing roles.
- Consider completing a relevant VET course, such as a Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology (MSA30208).
- Alternatively, an engineering degree specialising in manufacturing may broaden your career opportunities.
- Gain experience in roles that expose you to common manufacturing practises. You could start off as a Factory Hand, Assembly Worker or Machine Operator.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Manufacturer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Using Power Tools
Manufacturing
Forklift Licence
Fabrication
Installation
Using Hand Tools
Thoroughness
Sewing
Spray Painting
Wiring
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Latest Manufacturer reviews
May 2021
Manufacturer can be tough lifting depending on the workplace but it is quite rewarding at times
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationProduction
The good thingsChemical knowledge and how things react together
The challengesRaw material can go off or the moisture could effect how they react.
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Apr 2024
A very fulfilling role
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Process Manufacturing
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationTrades & Services
The good thingsEnjoy hard Labor and the fulfillment of getting the job done, feels so good to be paid and see all your work on display around the community
The challengesIt is hard to balance work life an dhome life, but after training it is worth it for the salary
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