Lubrication Technician

Nyrstar; Port Pirie Regional Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Household goods transfer

Temporary accommodation on arrival

Relocation allowance $5k

5 weeks annual leave

Health, dental & gym discounts

Paid parental & maternity leave

On-the-job training & education

Job summary

Nyrstar in Port Pirie, South Australia, seeks a Lubrication Technician for its Production–Smelting team. This residential role involves delivering lubrication services to maintain reliability across multiple plants.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 8-hour days, with a relocation package including household goods transfer, temporary accommodation on arrival, and a $5,000 relocation allowance. The company offers generous leave, health benefits, and training support.

Qualifications

• Proven mining/metals/resources/manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong technical skills with ability to solve mechanical problems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SAP.
• Solid understanding of mechanical asset failure modes.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to document work and listen actively.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication of brackets, grease lines, and hoses.
• Collaborate with Production to investigate equipment requirements.
• Maintain lubrication schedules and reporting documentation.
• Respond to operational support requests from Production and Maintenance.
• Share lubrication best practices and standards.

Skills

Lubrication

Mechanical experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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Job Posting Date: 24 Sept 2026

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Join Nyrstar – Lubrication Technician Wanted in Port Pirie, SA

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Lubrication Technician to join our Production–Smelting department in Port Pirie, South Australia. In this residential role, you’ll provide lubrication services to maintain and enhance the reliability of mechanical assets across our various plants.

Your work schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8-hour days – giving you a great balance between work and lifestyle.

Relocation package includes:

• Household goods transfer
• Temporary accommodation on arrival
• $5,000 relocation allowance for additional expenses

Why Join Us?

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Competitive salary in a regional location (2.5 hrs from Adelaide)
• Health, dental & gym discounts
• Paid parental & maternity leave
• Relocation package – $5k allowance + temporary accommodation
• Career growth with on-the-job training & education assistance

Your Impact:

As a Lubrication Technician, your main responsibilities will include:

• Performing fabrication of brackets, grease lines, and hoses.
• Collaborating with Production department representatives to investigate equipment requirements.
• Maintaining lubrication schedules and keeping accurate reporting documentation.
• Responding to operational support requests from both Production and Maintenance departments.
• Sharing your expertise on lubrication best practices and standards.

Qualifications, Skills & Experiences

• Proven experience in themining, metals, resources, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong technical skills and a proven ability to solve mechanical problems.
• Proficiency withMicrosoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SAP.
• Solid understanding ofmechanical asset failure modes.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts, document work, and actively listen.

Nyrstar is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market-leading position in zinc and lead the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia.

Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies.

Nyrstar Australia has been operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years. It produces lead, zinc, silver, antimony metal, copper and is one of Australia’s largest producers of saleable sulphuric acid - the world’s most used industrial chemical. Visit www.nyrstar.com

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Australian Defence Force veterans are encouraged to apply. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.