Operator - Copper Smelter

About the Company

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.

Mount Isa

There’s never been a better time to join Mount Isa Mines. As we deliver significant transformation projects on site, we’re creating stable, long-term opportunities for people who want to build their careers where they live. We’re committed to attracting and developing local talent, backing our workforce and investing in a future that supports our people and our community. Stay local. Build your future. Apply now.

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

Applications Close: 8:00 Friday 8th May 2026