ADA Operator

Incitec Pivot Limited; Helidon Spa; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Penalty rates for public holidays

12-hour shift roster

Job summary

Dyno Nobel in Helidon (Queensland, AU) is seeking motivated ADA Operators to join the Automated Detonator Assembly team. You’ll operate state‑of‑the‑art automated manufacturing technology and help produce detonator products for Australia and the Asia‑Pacific region, contributing to safe, reliable production in a high‑performing team.

This role follows a lifestyle roster of 12‑hour day/night shifts, with overtime and public holiday penalty rates.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and commitment to contributing to a safe, inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Strong commitment to Zero Harm and workplace safety.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, technology and processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Basic numeracy, literacy and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the Automated Detonator Assembly machine safely.
• Package finished detonator assemblies to quality standards.
• Maintain a strong Zero Harm safety culture.
• Monitor raw material requirements and replenishment activities.
• Verify production counts and reconcile discrepancies in SAP.
• Follow quality, safety and production procedures.
• Participate in daily team meetings and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate traceability records and production documentation.
• Support housekeeping and maintain a clean, organised work area.
• Collaborate with team members and site stakeholders to achieve production targets.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Communication

Numeracy & literacy

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Overtime readiness

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID51451-Posted -AU Helidon-Australia-Full Time

• $84,554 + Super + Bonus, paid overtime + public holiday penalty Rates
• Work in our State of the Art Facility
• Lifestyle Rosters - 12 hour shifts, cycling between days and nights

At DNL our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground.

About the Role

Due to exciting growth within our Helidon Assembly Plant, we are looking for motivated and safety-focused Operators to join our new Automated Detonator Assembly (ADA) team.

As an ADA Operator, you’ll play an important role in operating our state-of-the-art automated manufacturing technology, helping produce high-quality electronic detonator products used across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Working as part of a high-performing team, you’ll contribute to safe, reliable and efficient production while developing your skills in a modern automated manufacturing environment.

This role operates on a lifestyle roster of 12-hour shifts across a day and night rotation, providing flexibility and supporting work-life balance.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Safely operating and monitoring the Automated Detonator Assembly machine
• Packaging finished detonator assemblies to quality standards
• Maintaining a strong Zero Harm safety culture
• Monitoring raw material requirements and replenishment activities
• Verifying production counts and reconciling discrepancies through SAP
• Following quality, safety and production procedures
• Participating in daily team meetings and continuous improvement activities
• Maintaining accurate traceability records and production documentation
• Supporting housekeeping and maintaining a clean, organised work area
• Working collaboratively with team members and key site stakeholders to achieve production targets

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn, enjoy working as part of a team and are committed to developing their skills within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• A positive attitude and commitment to contributing to a safe, inclusive and high-performing culture
• A strong commitment to Zero Harm and workplace safety
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment
• A willingness to learn new equipment, technology and manufacturing processes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Basic numeracy, literacy and computer skills
• The ability to work a rotating day and night shift roster and overtime when required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• A willingness to undertake training to meet role requirements
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or industrial environment will be highly regarded, although full training will be provided

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you.

Benefits to you

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer
• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months
• Salary packaging options
• Confidential employee assistance program
• Mental Health and Well-being program
• Options to purchase annual leave (Where Eligible)

Dyno Nobel is a global expert in commercial explosives, delivering ground-breaking performance through practical innovation. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products to customers in many parts of the world, playing an important role in supporting the extraction of the minerals required to meet the world’s demand for energy, infrastructure and consumer goods.

With a long history of technical innovation and excellence in collaborative partnerships, Dyno Nobel understands our customer needs for today and the solutions they need for their mining operations in the future.

Leveraging diversity through inclusion

At DNL, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally.

What our employee’s say

Production Team Leader "I love helping develop others and seeing their knowledge and skills grow."

About our process

Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, site visit, reference checks, and a medical check.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at [e-mail]