Machine Operator

Job description:

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our Steelforce business.

Reporting to the Day Shift Supervisor and based at our Horningsea Park site, you will join a small, community minded and high performing team. The team is highly safety focused and process driven, and you will receive thorough training to set you up for success. This role offers full-time secure employment and is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in the steel industry.

What you will be doing:

• Operate production machinery to cut and drill steel sections.
• Use overhead gantry cranes to handle steel during production processes.
• Assist with general warehousing duties when machinery is not running to maximise operational efficiency.
• Effectively work within a team environment to achieve production KPIs.
• Take ownership of machine performance including output, downtime, quality and housekeeping.
• Champion safety procedures to the highest standard.

This role operates Monday to Friday, 5:00am-1:00pm, offering a pay rate of $30-$33 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

You will be rewarded with:

• Stable, full-time role in a well-established industry
• Supportive, safety-focused team environment
• Ongoing training - no experience required!
• Modern, hygienic workplace

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• No experience required - ideal for entry-level candidates or school leavers with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to pick up new skills quickly, adapt to systems and manage time effectively to meet targets
• Strong commitment to safety and promoting a safety-first culture
• Experience in steel or manufacturing environments with machine operation exposure will be highly regarded but is not essential

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation's legacy.
• Work well, live better - experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future - grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

Steelforce supplies Australian-made structural steel, merchant bar, pipe and tube through branches in major cities nationwide.

We deliver consistent quality and dependable supply, supporting construction, manufacturing and infrastructure projects across Australia.

Steelforce is a brand of InfraBuild.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.