$84,554 + Super + Bonus, paid overtime + public holiday penalty Rates
Work in our State of the Art Facility
Lifestyle Rosters - 12 hour shifts, cycling between days and nights
At DNL our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground.
About the Role
Due to exciting growth within our Helidon Assembly Plant, we are looking for motivated and safety-focused Operators to join our new Automated Detonator Assembly (ADA) team.
As an ADA Operator, you'll play an important role in operating our state-of-the-art automated manufacturing technology, helping produce high-quality electronic detonator products used across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Working as part of a high-performing team, you'll contribute to safe, reliable and efficient production while developing your skills in a modern automated manufacturing environment.
This role operates on a lifestyle roster of 12-hour shifts across a day and night rotation, providing flexibility and supporting work-life balance.
You'll be responsible for:
Safely operating and monitoring the Automated Detonator Assembly machine
Packaging finished detonator assemblies to quality standards
Maintaining a strong Zero Harm safety culture
Monitoring raw material requirements and replenishment activities
Verifying production counts and reconciling discrepancies through SAP
Following quality, safety and production procedures
Participating in daily team meetings and continuous improvement activities
Maintaining accurate traceability records and production documentation
Supporting housekeeping and maintaining a clean, organised work area
Working collaboratively with team members and key site stakeholders to achieve production targets
What you'll bring
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn, enjoy working as part of a team and are committed to developing their skills within a highly automated manufacturing environment.
To be successful, you'll bring:
A positive attitude and commitment to contributing to a safe, inclusive and high-performing culture
A strong commitment to Zero Harm and workplace safety
The ability to work effectively within a team environment
A willingness to learn new equipment, technology and manufacturing processes
Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions and procedures
Basic numeracy, literacy and computer skills
The ability to work a rotating day and night shift roster and overtime when required
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
A willingness to undertake training to meet role requirements
Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or industrial environment will be highly regarded, although full training will be provided
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you.
Benefits to you
We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance
18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer
Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months
Salary packaging options
Confidential employee assistance program
Mental Health and Well-being program
Options to purchase annual leave (Where Eligible)
Various corporate discount programs
Workplace giving charitable scheme
Dyno Nobel
Dyno Nobel is a global expert in commercial explosives, delivering ground-breaking performance through practical innovation. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products to customers in many parts of the world, playing an important role in supporting the extraction of the minerals required to meet the world’s demand for energy, infrastructure and consumer goods.
With a long history of technical innovation and excellence in collaborative partnerships, Dyno Nobel understands our customer needs for today and the solutions they need for their mining operations in the future.
Leveraging diversity through inclusion
At DNL, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community.
What our employee’s say
Production Team Leader "I love helping develop others and seeing their knowledge and skills grow."
About our process
Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, site visit, reference checks, and a medical check.
We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at
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