Experienced Operators
Launceston - Australia
Job Summary
Experienced Operators Bell Bay Aluminium
Enjoy the security of permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits and exclusive discounts
Negotiable start dates and lifestyle rosters give you more time for the things that are important to you
Join our friendly teams who look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced operators to come and join our team at Bell Bay Aluminium. With upcoming vacancies in three key operating areas we are looking for skilled and safety-driven people to join us. Apply today!
About the role
The role of an Operatoris vital to the success of our business. You will have the opportunity to build on your experience and be responsible for supporting our operational departments to ensure the safe and sustainable production of aluminium.
As part of this role you will be working in a hot and physically demanding environment doing manual work that will challenge you but best of all you will be part of a tight-knit and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience to build a rewarding career with Bell Bay Aluminum.
Some of the key responsibilities of an Operator at the smelter include:
Operating cranes to set anodes and tap metal and other tasks to tend the cells
Process operations including cell dressings filling cell ore hoppers tapping and transferring bath
Driving mobile equipment as required (including forklifts)
Process operations which include using various control panels casting hot metal operating fixed plant equipment using scabble guns isolation and de-isolation of equipment for maintenance teams process sampling and general housekeeping
Metal transportation using specialised equipment furnace preparation casting pit operation ingot machine operation product inspection and quality control operation of cutting saws fabrication of M-straps fabrication and dross handling
What youll bring
To be considered for this role you will have:
Experience working in a labour-intensive role where you have worked in hot environments as well as working at heights and in confined spaces
A current drivers licence (forklift licence and other tickets are highly desirable)
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
A demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and to autonomously manage your workload
Ability to work a shift roster of 12-hour shifts across days and nights(previous experience working shifts rosters is highly desirable)
We particularly welcome applications from women as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution your thinking and your hard work and go home knowing youve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
A competitive base salary with annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractive share ownership plan
Company provided insurance cover
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Leave for all of lifes reasons (vacation/annual paid parental sick leave)
Where youll be working
Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium one of the worlds most widely used metals.
Our Bell Bay Aluminium smelter began operating in 1955 and holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Launceston in Northern Tasmania the smelter produces primary aluminium products. We have a long and proud history in Tasmania of supporting our community and are committed to building enduring relationships built on mutual respect collaboration and genuine partnership.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women the LGBTI community mature workers people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race gender nationality ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources. Discover more about Rio Tinto's mining operations today.