Bar Mill Operator – Steel Manufacturing

Location: Laverton North
Employment Type: Full-Time Ongoing | Temp to Perm
Roster: Rotating 12-hour shifts | 24/7 operation

Pay

• $50 per hour – Day Shift (6am to 6pm)
• $65 per hour – Night Shift (6pm to 6am)
• 16.5% Superannuation

The Opportunity

Join a leading steel manufacturer as a Bar Mill Operator in a hands-on role within a fast-paced production environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in heavy industry or manufacturing who has strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to working safely.

The role operates on a rotating 12-hour roster, with 2 consecutive day shifts followed by 2 consecutive night shifts, before having 4 consecutive days off.

The full roster is provided 6 months in advance, giving you excellent visibility to plan your personal commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Bar Mill equipment
• Roll and guide operations
• Roughing and finishing operations
• Monitor hot rolling, cutting and handling processes
• Operate cold shear, raker, bundler and stacker equipment
• Conduct product quality checks
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping
• Follow site procedures, including lockout/tagout
• Complete effective shift handovers

What We’re Looking For

• Valid LF Forklift Licence – must have
• Must successfully pass a mechanical aptitude test
• Must successfully pass a full drug and alcohol test
• Must successfully pass a physical assessment
• Experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices
• Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Trade qualification highly regarded
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 environment
• Must be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident

Roster – Rotating 12-Hour Shifts

• 2 consecutive Day Shifts: 6am-6pm
• 2 consecutive Night Shifts: 6pm-6am
• 4 consecutive Days Off
• Then the cycle repeats
• Full roster provided 6 months in advance

What’s on Offer

• $50/hr Day Shift | $65/hr Night Shift
• 16.5% Superannuation
• Long-term ongoing opportunity with pathway to permanency
• Regular 4-day breaks
• 6 months’ roster visibility
• Ongoing training and development
• Strong safety-focused team environment