Test Operator – Quality & Laboratory – Steel Industry

Play a key role in ensuring product quality, compliance and continuous improvement across a leading steel manufacturing environment.

We’re looking for a hands‑on Test Operator to join the laboratory and quality team, responsible for the daily testing of manufactured products and ensuring results are accurately recorded, reviewed and reported.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a practical laboratory environment and wants to build their experience across testing, quality assurance, technical support and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing:

- Collecting and preparing product samples from manufacturing operations
- Conducting tensile and re‑bend testing across a range of products
- Reviewing test results and identifying non‑conforming product
- Accurately recording and reporting test results within required timeframes
- Preparing data for quality and compliance reporting
- Supporting investigations into non‑conforming products
- Providing technical support to manufacturing, R&D; and new product development
- Supporting internal and external audits
- Identifying opportunities to improve laboratory processes, efficiency and quality outcomes




- Following laboratory procedures and the requirements of AS ISO/IEC 17025
- Maintaining a robust focus on safety, quality and regulatory compliance

What we’re looking for:

- Experience in a laboratory, testing, manufacturing or quality environment
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and data recording
- An understanding of quality systems, testing procedures and compliance requirements
- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
- A proactive approach to identifying issues and driving continuous improvement
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety

You’ll be joining a team where your work directly contributes to product quality, compliance and ongoing improvement. With exposure to manufacturing, technical support, R&D; and quality systems, this role offers the opportunity to develop a broad skill set within a professional industrial environment.

If you’re practical, quality‑focused and enjoy working with data, testing and problem‑solving, we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Material Testing Operator (Queensland)
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