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Great entry to mining
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Operator signon bonus (eligibility criteria does apply)
Job ID
104540
Closing date
02/03/2026
Last Updated
09/02/2026
Operator – Copper Smelter
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Primary and Secondary Operations
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No.104540
Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising for Operators to join Mount Isa Mines. These are excellent opportunities to commence a career within the mining industry or further your experience and develop your technical skills and industry knowledge. The successful applicants will be someone that is hands on and keen to develop and learn the skills found within the Copper Smelting Operations. These positions are residentially based in Mount Isa.
The Role
The operational roles at the Copper Smelter are separated between the Primary & Secondary areas. These roles play an integral part in converting copper ore to blister copper, utilizing various pieces of machinery and fixed plant equipment to efficiently manage off-gasses and optimize recoveries.
These positions report to the Primary or Secondary Supervisors- working a 2 Day 2 Night 4 off roster.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Promoting and reinforcing a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Maintain Plant hygiene and housekeeping around the plant
Training in areas of the plant such as Anode wheel/Tapping floor
Manual handling using tools such as crow bars, hammers and jackhammers
Progressing through to other more challenging tasks within a short timeframe
Working with the teams to support production targets are safely met
Maintaining a high level of safety in the workplace
Monitoring, reporting and conducting thorough equipment prestart inspections
Safe operation of machinery across site and positive communication
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
Strong time management skills
Ability to communicate at all levels
Flexible attitude and sound work ethic
Ability to achieve results within the specified time frames
Strong customer focus is required as well as a high level of attention to detail
Ability to work well within a team environment or with minimal supervision
Applications Close: 8:00 Monday 2nd March 2026