Process Operator

Pallion; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pallion is seeking a Process Operator to support furnace and melting operations in its refinery. The role covers processing gold, silver, platinum and palladium and requires careful handling of precious metals with strict quality checks.

Candidates should have strong communication, reliability and the ability to work under pressure. Training is provided, with duties including stock transfers and ensuring LBMA/SGE standards are met. A police check is required.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and proactive
• Able to work under pressure during peak periods

Responsibilities

• Perform furnace and melting operations for precious metals
• Melt and sample internal and customer jobs
• Quality inspect investment bars produced in the refinery
• Operate stamping and serialising processes for bars
• Support metal and stock transfers between Pallion sites
• Maintain high-quality standards to meet LBMA and SGE requirements
• Ensure timely recoveries and processing of materials

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Pressure tolerance

Job description

Process Operator – (3pm to 11:30pm)

Pallion is the largest precious metal services group in Australasia and a top 5 Australian private group of companies. This multi-national group operates facilities throughout Australia, Hong Kong, and mainland China. Pallion designs, manufactures, and distributes precious metal products and related services. Pallion entities offer the following services: Bullion; Refining and Minting; Casting and Jewellery; Fabricated Metals; Findings and Vaulting.

About the role

The purpose of the role is to perform a variety of duties within the Refinery and to be trained in the daily operations where required, while ensuring best practice standards in the delivery of the final product.

Key responsibilities

• Complete furnace and melting operations including the processing of gold, silver, platinum and palladium
• Melt and sample internal and customer jobs including dip sampling and homogenous melting
• Complete fine metal barring and granulating work as required
• Quality inspection of all investment bars completed within the refinery
• Complete operations of stamping and serializing investment bars
• Ensure that the bars produced from the polishing process is of the highest quality
• Assistance with metal and stock transfers between Pallion business sites or as required
• Control and maintain precious metal bar and granule stock
• Maintain a high-quality standard to satisfy gold accreditation with LBMA and SGE
• Ensure all recoveries are retrieved and processed in a timely manner

About you

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in peak periods
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, punctual and reliable
• Comfortable working with chemicals
• Successful candidates are required to undergo a police check

Why Join Pallion:

• Be part of a welcoming and inclusive workplace that values wellbeing.
• Access ongoing training and meaningful opportunities for career development.
• Enjoy exclusive employee benefits and a range of leave benefits.
• Access confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• Participate in team and company events throughout the year.
• Celebrate birthdays and services anniversaries with the team.

Are YOU ready for the next step in your career?

We invite qualified candidates who share our values ofGolden Rule,Excellence,Agility,Trust, and a commitment toDelighting our customersto apply for this role.