Salaries for positions in the Production work area

The salary range of employees working in Australia in Production typically ranges from 27,804 AUD (low salaries) to 95,388 AUD (highest average, actual salaries may be even higher)

This is the total annual salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

Gross salary in category Production

Salaries may vary by position, the value given is indicative.

80% of people earn:

28K - 95K AUD

10% earn less lthan 28K AUD

10% earns more than 95K AUD

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Salaries in the survey are expressed in gross.

Based on the Paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people in the Production category in the Australia earn between 27,804 AUD and 95,388 AUD annually gross.

10% of employees earn less than 27,804 AUD and 10% of people earn more than 95,388 AUD.

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List of positions in the Production category and their job descriptions

Job position

Description of job position

Salary range

Fitter/Assembler

Reading technical documentation.
Mounting machinery units and/or their parts according to technical documentation.
Testing the functionality of machine units and/or their parts after assembly.
Removing detected anomalies.
Handing over machine units and/or their parts after assembly.

31,884 - 65,520 AUD

Foreman

Managing a small group of workers
Planning and allocating work to individual team members
Supervising workers

41,628 - 84,720 AUD

Glassmaker

Melting and mixing raw materials for glass production in a furnace.
Shaping molten glass by blowing into a blowpipe or by pressing, rolling and casting.
Cooling the molten glass to the required temperature.
Decorated the glass by grinding, cutting, engraving, etching, painting, gilding, silvering etc.

36,252 - 72,672 AUD

Industrial painter

Preparing surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and applying primers as needed.
Mixing paints and coatings to achieve desired colors and finishes.
Applying paint using various techniques, including spray, brush, and roller methods.
Ensuring a high-quality finish by inspecting work and making necessary adjustments.
Adhering to safety protocols and using personal protective equipment to minimize risks.
Collaborating with other team members to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
Maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition and reporting any issues.
Keeping work areas tidy and organized to ensure efficiency and safety.
Following industry standards and regulations regarding environmental impact and waste disposal.
Providing input on process improvements to enhance productivity and quality.

30,924 - 62,868 AUD

Labourer

Performing a wide range of professional tasks and supporting work depending on the specialisation of the production company.
Responsibility for following technical procedures, quality and quantity of produced or finished products and semi-finished goods.
Operating machinery, instruments, and equipment.
Following safety, fire prevention, and internal regulations.
Providing proper notice regarding any problems related to occupational health and safety.

29,148 - 68,892 AUD

Machine Operator

Operating and monitoring the operation of one or more pieces of equipment on the production line.
Adding materials to pieces of equipment as needed and removing such materials if there is any excess.
Checking the in-process and finished products using measurement instruments.
Halting the production line operation in case of insufficient quality products.
Producing finished products, finishing in-process products.

33,696 - 66,804 AUD

Machine Setter

Identification of causes of problems and their subsequent removal
Sorting of production machines and devices
Setting parameters of the devices in the automatic production
Maintenance and regular check-up of machines, including both the mechanic and the robotic aspects
Taking care of entrusted machines

39,108 - 74,940 AUD

Maintenance Engineer

Providing preventive and operational maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Managing, coordinating, motivating and evaluating subordinate employees.
Developing and updating maintenance plans.
Identifying worn parts.
Ordering spare parts.
Analysing the causes of downtime and taking measures to eliminate them.
Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs.
Communicating with shift masters, process engineers and suppliers of machinery and equipment.

51,015 - 98,452 AUD

Metalworker

Setting up and operating metalworking machines, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
Interpreting technical drawings and blueprints to produce precise metal components.
Selecting appropriate materials and tools for various metal fabrication tasks.
Performing quality control checks to ensure that finished products meet specified standards.
Conducting routine maintenance and troubleshooting on metalworking equipment.
Collaborating with engineering and design teams to optimize production processes.
Ensuring a safe and organized work environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
Assisting in the development of new metalworking techniques and processes.
Training and mentoring junior metalworkers in best practices and machine operation.
Keeping accurate records of production output and machine performance.
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Maintaining inventory of raw materials and supplies necessary for production.

33,566 - 67,471 AUD

Metrologist

Measuring parts and components in a metrological laboratory.
Detecting and recording possible deviations detected during the measurement.
Performing internal and external calibration of measuring equipment.
Responsibility for recording, storing and issuing instruments.
Responsibility for the technical condition of measuring instruments and reference standards.
Maintaining, archiving and reading technical documentation.

39,684 - 77,448 AUD

Operations Supervisor

Creating a production plan and monitoring its compliance.
Monitoring the department`s effectiveness.
Monitoring the activities of the employees and their monthly evaluation.
Planning and purchasing of subcomponents required for production.
Monitoring the compliance with safety regulations in the operation.
Ensuring the provision of technical equipment in the operation.

34,908 - 122,076 AUD

Packer

Sorting products by size, weight, colour, content, etc.
Sticking information labels and stickers on product packaging.
Packing products in boxes.

23,113 - 55,270 AUD

Process Engineer

Responsibility for the implementation of new products in the company.
Completing detailed production documentation and working procedures.
Updating production documentation and working procedures in case of a change in the production process.
Implementing tools increasing the efficiency of the production process (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, poka-yoke etc.).
Reducing production costs while maintaining the required level of quality.
Solving the incurred problems and abnormalities.
Participating in the selection and deployment of technological equipment on the company premises.
Estimating the requirements regarding the staff, production time and costs.
Communicating with other departments in the company.

49,752 - 98,244 AUD

Production Planner

Planning the production process on the basis of received orders, calculating production capacities.
Drawing up daily, weekly and monthly production plans.
Ensuring timely supplies of material.
Adjusting production plans based on stock levels and production capacities.
Ensuring the smooth running of the production process.
Monitoring compliance with the production deadlines in accordance with the production plan.
Proposing measures to optimise the production process.
Analysing production downtime and bottlenecks in the planning process.
Cooperating with other departments in the company.

46,968 - 83,316 AUD

Production Standard Setter

Conducting and evaluating time studies to determine how much time, labour, and machinery is needed to carry out individual work tasks.
Determining the amount of time, labour, and machinery needed to carry out various work tasks.
Creating work standards and norms.
Detecting inefficiencies in the production process and taking measures to eliminate them in the future.
Creating new work standards and norms, leading to increased work productivity.
Analysing the implementation of labour standards.

42,996 - 86,196 AUD

Quality Inspector

Performing input, intermediate and output inspection of raw materials, components and products.
Operating measuring instruments.
Recording the results of measurements.
Collecting samples of raw materials and their laboratory testing.
Proposing measures and their implementation after identifying errors and drawbacks.
Participating in the implementation of quality systems.
Completing reports on audit results.
Managing and updating prescribed documentation.

35,088 - 68,664 AUD

Service Engineer

Mounting, dismantling and powering up production machinery and equipment.
Providing the repairs and maintenance of the production machinery and equipment.
Providing employee trainings on the use of production machinery and equipment.
Completing technical reports.
Providing technical support to internal and external customers.

Service Technician

Providing after-sale services for sold products.
Mounting and plugging products at the customers’ premises.
Identifying the causes of defects in products.
Assessing the eligibility of claims.
Ordering non-functional or damaged parts from manufacturers.
Issuing assembly letters to customers.
Receiving and disbursing cash for performed repairs.

43,065 - 85,634 AUD

Technologist

Inventing new and improving existing technological processes.
Supervising the observance of formulations and technological processes.
Management of the pre-production process to eliminate any possible shortcomings.
Assessing the quality of new products.
Proposing measures to optimise the production processes.
Analysing variations incurred in conjunction with the shift chiefs.
Drafting and updating of technological documentation and/or drawings.
Cooperating in the preparation of price calculations.

43,980 - 87,060 AUD

Toolmaker

Manufacturing tools, devices, components and spare parts according to drawings.
Processing finished and unfinished products by grinding, sharpening, milling, drilling, turning, etc.

38,136 - 78,888 AUD

Varnisher

Preparing vehicles before coating (cleaning, grinding, sealing, masking).
Preparing, mixing and applying primary colour, metallic paint, paint and lacquer using spray guns on the vehicle or its parts.
Checking the quality of work done after a thorough burning and curing of the paint.
Eliminating the incurred drawbacks in accordance with the technological procedures.

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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about salaries for positions in the work area Production.

The total gross average salary for positions in the category Production is according to Paylab.com 4,846 AUD.

The best-paying positions in the category Production are Operations Supervisor, Maintenance Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Planner, Technologist.

Yes, the size of the company can affect the amount of your salary. Larger companies usually have more stable revenues and can afford to pay the best people on the market. In addition, salaries in large companies may be influenced by collective agreements, which ensure their regular review.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men working in positions in the category Production, women earn 11.62% less than men.