Process Operator

Join our team as a Process Operator at RIO Tinto's Bell Bay smelter. If you're looking for a hands-on role that keeps the world's aluminium production running smoothly, this is your chance to be part of a high-energy, fast-paced industrial environment. Support daily operations on the Reduction Lines by performing manual, high-risk tasks, ensuring safety, efficiency, and continuous production. This role is perfect for those who thrive in physically demanding settings and want to grow their career in heavy industry. 

What you'll bring to the table: 

• Strong manual handling skills and physical fitness 

• Ability to work in hot, dusty, and high-risk environments 

• Good situational awareness and hazard recognition 

• Ability to follow detailed processes, SWI/SOPs, and communicate via radio 

• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on day and night rosters 

• Full PPE compliance: long sleeves, heat-resistant gear, respirator, gloves, etc. 

Nice-to-have skills: 

• Exposure to industrial environments such as smelting, mining, or manufacturing 

• Prior shift work experience 

• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance

What you'll bring to the table 

• Previous experience in heavy industry, trade assistance, labouring, or production roles 

• Manual handling capability with a focus on repetitive, physically demanding tasks 

• Ability to pass a medical D&A Testing 

• Ability to work in a respirator and around magnetic fields 

Other requirements: 

• Prepared for high physical demand: lifting up to 25kg, pushing wheelbarrows, raking, and manual skimming 

• Willing to work in a high-temperature, dust-filled environment with molten metal and moving machinery 

If you're ready to take on a challenging role with opportunities to learn and advance in a thriving heavy industry setting, we want to hear from you! Don't miss this chance to join a dynamic team committed to safety and excellence—apply now and be part of shaping Australia's aluminium future!  At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.