Processing Operator

About the role

Join a large steel manufacturing and distribution site, and you will be part of a close-knit team of Operators on are afternoon shift. The team is highly safety focused, taking pride in delivering the highest quality product to customers.  

Key duties:

• Use specialised CNC production machinery & cranes to process steel products into custom lengths ready for fabrication in major projects (full training provided)
• Utilise computer-based production tracking software to ensure production plan is followed & correct product is produced
• Assisting with general warehousing duties when machinery is not running to maximum efficiency within the workplace
• Take ownership of your machines performance including output, downtime, quality & housekeeping
• Training to master operating steel processing machinery
• Championing safety procedures to the highest standard
• Involvement in process improvement initiatives

Shift hours: 2.00PM- 10.00PM

Hourly wage - $28 per hour

You are someone who values teamwork, safety and continuous improvement and has a strong desire to succeed.

• Experienced Operator / Store person or someone willing to learn
• Manufacturing, logistics or construction industry experience ideal
• Forklift licence or crane experience highly regarded but not essential
• A continuous learning and can-do mindset

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site. 

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or LeasePLUS.

About us

At Steelforce we pride ourselves on supplying our customers with the highest quality Australian-manufactured structural steel, merchant bar, pipe & tube product. Founded in April 2000, Steelforce has since captured a significant share of the Australian steel distribution industry and is now a major distributor of steel products in Australia, with branches in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Steelforce is a brand of InfraBuild, Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. InfraBuild provides solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 

• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.