About this career
Factory hands assist machine operators and product assemblers. They clean the machines and the working areas. Factory hands make sure supplies and materials are replenished.
Essential skills
clean building floors
clean equipment
clean surfaces
maintain work area cleanliness
supply machine
supply machine with appropriate tools
wear appropriate protective gear
Required knowledge
cleaning products
cleaning techniques
industrial tools
Additional skills
align components
handle delivery of raw materials
handle timber
lift heavy weights
maintain machinery
operate floor cleaning equipment
operate grease gun
operate industrial equipment
pack goods
store goods
troubleshoot
use power tools
work safely with machines
quality standards
Also known as
factory labourer
general hand
process operative
factory worker
factory general hand
factory operative
production assistant
production team member
production team operative
production line team member