Could you be our next Machine Operator?
Based at a busysteel manufacturing sitenear Corbould Park, these hands-on production roles involve cutting, bending and preparing steel.
You'll join an organised operation with established safety procedures, digital production systems and experienced people to learn from.
Your work will help turn raw steel into accurately finished products, ready for the next stage of construction.
We're currently looking fornight-shift operators.
We're also looking forafternoon-shift operators with previous leadership experience, who can learn the operation and develop towards running the afternoon shift.
Steel experience is valuable, but training is available for people with practical ability, reliable work habits and a willingness to learn.
What's in it for you?
Afternoon shift: 1:00PM-9:00PM, or Night shift: 9:00PM-5:00AM
Starting from $35-$42 per hour day shift, $40-$48 afternoon shift, and $45-$55 per hour night shift
Consistent, full time hours through an ongoing casual assignment
Paid training with experienced operators and a structured buddy system
Opportunity to develop skills across machinery, material handling and production
A pathway to permanent employment for successful employees
An afternoon opportunity with a clear direction towards shift leadership
A well-maintained workplace with cooling fans, hydration stations and clean amenities
Overtime opportunities as production requires, once sufficiently trained
How pay is assessed
$35-$38 per hour is the starting band discussed for general operators, including suitable candidates who need training.
$42 per hour may be considered for candidates who bring demonstrated steel processing,



relevant machine operation and crane capability.
Your experience and ability to contribute safely will be assessed, with your starting rate confirmed before commencement.
The afternoon and night rates shown already include the applicable shift loading.
Day-shift rates apply while training on days.
Your new role
Learn to set up and operate steel cutting, shearing and bar-bending machinery
Follow production tags, instructions and basic drawings to produce the required lengths and shapes
Check dimensions and finished products for accuracy
Use tablets, scanners and production systems to record completed work
Tie, bundle, stage and prepare steel products for handling and dispatch
Assist with moving steel and finished products, using equipment only where appropriately trained, licensed where required, and signed off
Support other production, accessories, warehouse or loading tasks as trained
Complete equipment pre-starts and report faults, hazards or quality concerns
Maintain clean work areas and follow site traffic, exclusion-zone and safety procedures
What you'll need
Reliable attendance and clear communication
Practical ability and willingness to learn the site's methods
Ability to read and write, follow basic drawings and check measurements




Confidence learning tablet and scanning systems
A careful approach to safety, quality and working around others
Ability to undertake standing, walking and material-handling tasks safely
Availability for initial day-shift training and your intended afternoon or night shift
Willingness to work overtime when required
Australian work rights and reliable transport to CorbouldPark
Completion of pre-employment medical, functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening
What sets you apart
Steel, steel-processing or other manufacturing experience
Experience operating cutting, bending or shearing equipment
Overhead-crane experience or a forklift licence
Evidence of learning new equipment and following established procedures
For the afternoon role, experience supporting a team, coordinating work and maintaining safety and quality standards
The reality of the role
All new operators begin on day shift, 5:00AM-1:00PM, so they can train with the experienced team before moving to afternoon or night shift.
Training generally takes around two to four weeks, depending on experience and competency sign-offs.
This is active work in a steel manufacturing environment, with noise, heat and repetitive tasks.
You'll need to stay attentive, follow the process and ask when something is unclear.
Overtime may be limited during the initial training period.
Additional information
$40-$55/hr casual on afternoon or night shift
Paid training with experienced operators to help you learn and build skills
Pathway to permanent work, with future leadership potential on afternoon shift
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