DHDS is a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing company supporting customers across the engineering and aluminium smelting industries. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a reliable and hands-on Biochar Production Worker to operate and monitor our biochar production equipment at our Thomastown facility. This is a full-time day shift position available for an immediate start.
The successful applicant will help maintain safe, efficient and consistent biochar production. The role includes operating the plant through HMI and PLC control systems, monitoring process conditions, adjusting operating parameters, completing production records, handling materials and finished product, performing routine equipment checks, and promptly reporting faults or maintenance issues.
To be considered, applicants must have hands-on experience operating HMI and PLC-controlled production equipment. Training on our biochar process and site procedures will be provided. The successful applicant will also demonstrate:
- Demonstrated experience operating and monitoring HMI and PLC-controlled equipment
- Experience in manufacturing, production, process plant or similar industrial operations
- Ability to start, stop and monitor plant equipment and adjust operating parameters within approved procedures
- Ability to recognise alarms, process deviations and equipment faults, undertake basic troubleshooting, and escalate issues appropriately
- Ability to complete production logs, equipment checks and other operational records accurately
- Mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand and power tools
- A current forklift licence and warehouse or materials-handling experience are highly regarded
- Physical fitness for manual handling duties
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, housekeeping and environmental procedures
- Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A current driver's licence and reliable transport
To apply, please email your resume and a brief summary of your experience to [email protected].
Only people with the current right to work in Australia will be considered.
- Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pay: From $26.44 per hour
Expected hours: 38.0 per week
Work Location: In person
