Smelter Operator Traineeship

Alcoa Australia; Lithgow City Council; Vor Ort; AUD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Parental leave

Volunteer hours

Employee assistance program

My Alcoa Benefits program

Certificate II funded

Zusammenfassung

Alcoa's Portland Aluminium Smelter in Portland, NSW invites motivated individuals to join as a Smelter Operator Trainee on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Earn while you learn through structured training, mentoring and hands-on operation of equipment in a world-class facility.

You will develop technical skills, work safely with a collaborative team, and contribute to high standards of safety, quality and performance.

Qualifikationen

• Must be motivated, safety-focused and willing to learn.
• Experience with hand or power tools encouraged.
• Willing to undertake a 12-month Fixed Term contract.
• Drivers licence is required.

Aufgaben

• Support safe and efficient production across shift operations.
• Learn operational processes and develop technical skills.
• Operate and maintain specialised equipment with supervision.
• Contribute to safety, quality and performance standards across the smelter.

Kenntnisse

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Communication

Hand tools

Ausbildung

Certificate II in Engineering Studies

Jobbeschreibung

Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. Looking for a career change with a long-term regional employer? Join Alcoa's Portland Aluminium Smelter as a Smelter Operator Trainee in February 2027 and start a rewarding career with one of the region's largest and most established employers. Gain valuable skills, work with a supportive team, and help produce aluminium that's used in everyday products and industries across Australia and around the world.

About the Role

If you are motivated and safety-focused, this could be the role for you! This is an exciting opportunity to join us on a 12 month Fixed Term contract. Earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience and valuable industry skills within a world-class industrial operation. You'll be supported through structured training, mentoring and development as you build a rewarding career in aluminium production. As a Smelter Operator Trainee, you'll work as part of a collaborative team responsible for supporting the safe and efficient production of aluminium. You'll learn a range of operational processes, develop technical skills, operate specialised equipment and contribute to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and performance across the smelter. We're seeking reliable, enthusiastic individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude towards teamwork. Whether you're coming from manufacturing, trades, logistics, agriculture, hospitality, retail or are simply looking for a new challenge, we'll provide the training and support needed to help you succeed. At Alcoa, you'll join one of Portland's largest and most established employers, where you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values continuous improvement and personal development. In return, you'll have access to ongoing training, career development opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career with a global industry leader.

What’s on offer

• Employee growth and development opportunities.
• Parental leave support for all caregivers.
• Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.
• Employee assistance program for personal support services.
• My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
• Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.
• Certificate II in Engineering Studies completely paid for by Alcoa

What you can bring to the role

• A strong commitment to working safely and following established procedures.
• A positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn new skills and processes.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
• The ability to adapt to new challenges and work in a dynamic operational environment.
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, mechanical equipment or machinery in a workplace, trade, farming or recreational setting is encouraged.
• Drivers licence
• Alcoa recognises that skills can be developed through training and experience.
• We value candidates who bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and an eagerness to learn.

Additional information

Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered. You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

About the Location

Our Portland Smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa of Australia (55%), CITIC (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia (22.5%). Alcoa manages the day-to-day operations at the smelter and we produce approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s total aluminium production in Portland. We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have within our local community and are committed to supporting social and diverse causes. We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us! Careers @ Alcoa Sustainability @ Alcoa