Operator

Australian Reinforcing Company; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

20% afternoon shift loading

Full uniform and PPE supplied

Free on-site parking

Monthly team BBQs

Paid parental leave

Health cover at discounted rates

Employee discounts

Counselling and wellbeing support

Learning and development

Job summary

Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) in Hemmant, QLD, is hiring permanent full-time Machine Operators to bend and process reinforcing bar to spec. You will set up and monitor machinery, perform quality checks, and move bundles with overhead cranes. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and on‑the‑job training.

Day or afternoon shifts available with a 20% loading for afternoons. Entry rate starts at $31.50/hour with progression to $33.43 and $35.42 as skills grow, and overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Permanent full-time position in Hemmant, QLD.
• Machine operation or heavy industrial experience preferred but not essential.
• Training provided, including crane operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to bend and process reinforcing bar to customer specifications.
• Set up equipment, monitor production and perform quality checks.
• Use overhead cranes to move bundles of steel and finished components.
• Load and unload trucks using overhead cranes.
• Maintain a safe, collaborative production environment.

Skills

Machine operation

Overhead crane operation

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Job description

Australian Reinforcing Company – Hemmant QLD

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association.

ARC is expanding, and we are looking for permanent full-time Machine Operators to join our Hemmant team. In this hands‑on role, you will use specialised machinery to bend and process reinforcing bar to customer specifications. You will work in an indoorenvironment where safety, quality and teamwork come first.

What you will be doing:

• Operating machinery to bend and process reinforcing bar to customer specifications
• Setting up equipment, monitoring production and completing quality checks
• Using overhead cranes to safely move bundles of steel and finished components
• Loading and unloading trucks using overhead cranes
• Working safely as part of a supportive production team

Shift options:

Day shift 5am to 1pm or afternoon shift 1pm to 9pm. Afternoon shift attracts a 20% shift loading.

Overtime is available

Rostered Day off (RDO) every month

Entry Rate: $31.50 per hour (no experience required)

Level 1: $33.43 per hour (based on skills and experience)

Level 2: $35.42 per hour (expected within 6 months of training)

You will be rewarded with:

• Permanent full‑time work and long‑term job security
• Progressive pay rates, with Level 2 expected within six months of training
• 20% loading for afternoon shift
• Full training provided, including for people new to the industry
• Full uniform and PPE supplied, including steel cap boots
• Free on‑site parking or 5 min walk from the Train Station
• Monthly team BBQs

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
• Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family
• Invest in your development - Access to learning platforms and development opportunities to support your career growth

What you will bring:

• A strong commitment to working safely and following procedures
• Reliability, a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Confidence working in a hands‑on, physical production environment
• Machine operating, manufacturing or heavy industrial experience is highly regarded, but not essential
• Overhead crane experience is an advantage; training will be provided

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 on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.

Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.

Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) is Australia's local reinforcing partner. With more than 100 years behind us and the country's largest branch network, we deliver reinforcing where it is needed, backed by people who know their communities and projects.

A brand of InfraBuild, ARC connects local service with a national, integrated steel supply chain built on recycled steel and Australian manufacturing.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.