Process Technicians

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Location
Gladstone, Queensland
Category
Mining Resources & Energy
Salary
$43 - $44 Hourly
Posted
04-Nov-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Kirsty Quinn
Reference
182537-12
About the Opportunity
 
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.
 
Through Rio Tinto’s partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking Process Technicians to support safe, reliable and continuous production with Rio Tinto at the Boyne Smelter.

These are hands-on, physically demanding roles in a heavy industrial environment. Duties will vary and may include:
  • Workplace inspections and general housekeeping
  • Manual handling, cleaning and plant maintenance activities
  • Working around high-temperature processes and molten materials
  • Operating fixed plant, overhead cranes and other equipment
  • Supporting casting and production activities
  • Forklift and mobile equipment operations
  • Monitoring automated plant and responding to operational issues
  • Supporting maintenance, quality and isolation activities
  • Completing training and following SWIs/SOPs
About You

You will be physically capable, safety-focused and comfortable working in heat, dust, noise and high-risk industrial environments.
  • Strong physical fitness and manual handling capability
  • Excellent safety and situational awareness
  • Ability to follow procedures and radio communications
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights where required
  • Ability to wear full PPE and respiratory protection
  • Previous experience in mining, smelting, manufacturing, production, construction, labouring or other heavy industrial environments is highly regarded
  • Forklift and gantry/overhead crane experience is desirable
  • A pre-employment medical is mandatory and includes spirometry, hearing and physical fitness assessments.

Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia’s most experienced workforce partners. You’ll receive a competitive pay rate paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.

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Ready to take the next step? Apply today to join Chandler Macleod for an exciting onsite assignment with Rio Tinto.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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