plant operator jobs in Toowoomba QLD

$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 careers@dynonobel.com