Smelter Operator (Talent Pool)

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.

About the opportunity

Our people inspire us with their passion, their ideas, their support for each other and their community focus and we have fixed term and permanent opportunities right now at our Portland Aluminium Smelter for Smelter Operators.

As a company we believe diversity makes us stronger.

As a nationally recognised employer of choice, Alcoa encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, and others of a diverse set of backgrounds with different skills and life experiences.

We are keen to grow employment opportunities for those local to our sites to enable them to develop exciting careers within our business.

Perhaps you don't have industry experience? No problem! Just bring a can-do, positive attitude; because for us, the right attitude is everything!

Our operators enjoy:


* A great work/life balance on a 12hr shift roster with generous remuneration


* Returning home every day, enabling you to enjoy those special family occasions


* Working in a physical and rewarding environment, while building skills and knowledge to assist with career growth


* Flexibility – the ability to work with different members of your crew, working across different departments and growth opportunities to progress your career.


* Being a part of a supportive, inclusive and encouraging team environment


* Training opportunities to operate a number of different types of machinery; licences will be provided.

If these opportunities appeal to you but the job is unfamiliar, here are a few of the day-to-day duties and expectations of a Smelter Operator:


* Each shift starts with a toolbox meeting with your Supervisor and team-mates where you discuss safety, priorities for the day and tasks to ensure production occurs in a safe and efficient manner.


* Monitoring processes to ensure there are no safety hazards and the equipment is running efficiently


* Perform routines involving computerised, electronic and remote-controlled equipment, manual handling, machinery operation and working in hot environments.


* Working with engineers, trades, maintenance crews and contractor groups to help problem solve and implement ideas to help bring safety improvements and efficiencies to the business.


* Participate in various work-place programs around health and safety, wellness, inclusion and volunteering.

Throughout all these tasks you will be supported and mentored on the job by experienced fellow operators as you learn the ropes.

There is room to grow and take on extra responsibility as your knowledge and skills develop.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:



* The ability to learn new skills and follow safe work instructions


* To be fit and able to work in ...