Production Worker

A Production Worker plays a vital role in manufacturing and production settings, handling tasks such as assembling products, operating machinery, and conducting quality control checks. They work across various industries, including food production and packaging, and must adhere to safety protocols while collaborating effectively with team members.

Production Workers are involved monitoring production processes and maintaining equipment to ensure efficiency and product quality

Future demand High
Average yearly income $58,760
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a production worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
Blended, On Campus
2 - 12 months
$311 - $4,800
  • 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
FBP30121

Certificate III in Food Processing
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$4,800
  • 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
MEM20105

Certificate II in Engineering
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Production Worker General Hand
Maintenance Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Production Worker General Hand Maintenance Assistant + 1 more
MSS30322

Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
On Campus, Traineeship
11 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Operator Production Worker Manufacturing Technician
Warehouse Operator Maintenance Assistant Team Leader
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Operator Production Worker Manufacturing Technician Warehouse Operator Maintenance Assistant Team Leader + 3 more
MEM20219

Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $12,582
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker General Hand Maintenance Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker General Hand Maintenance Assistant
AUM30218

Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 years
$0 - $4,306
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vehicle Body Builder Production Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vehicle Body Builder Production Worker
AHC21316

Certificate II in Shearing
On Campus, Traineeship
2 weeks
$0 - $4,630
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Sheep Shearing Trainer
Wool Classer Farmhand Station Hand Production Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Sheep Shearing Trainer Wool Classer Farmhand Station Hand Production Worker + 4 more
MST20616

Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
On Campus
25 weeks
$3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Milliner Assistant
Fashion Merchandiser Sewing Machinist Production Worker Factory Worker Fashion Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fashion Design Assistant Design Assistant Milliner Assistant Fashion Merchandiser Sewing Machinist Production Worker Factory Worker Fashion Designer + 5 more
MEM20422

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
7 - 13 weeks
$0 - $8,664
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Engineer Engineering Tradesperson General Hand
Production Worker Maintenance Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Engineer Engineering Tradesperson General Hand Production Worker Maintenance Assistant + 2 more
MEM20105

Certificate II in Engineering - Production
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Factory Worker Maintenance Assistant
General Hand
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Factory Worker Maintenance Assistant General Hand + 1 more
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