Production Operator

Rio Tinto
Perth
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsSkills: ["Safety focus","Teamwork","Inclusive mindset","Respect for others"]

Operate large-scale mining equipment in Rio Tinto’s East Pilbara operations to extract iron ore for processing and shipment. Work on FIFO rosters (8/6/7/7) at Yandicoogina, supported by your Supervisor in a safety-first, inclusive team. You’ll bring open-cut production experience with loaders/diggers and dozers, apply strong safety habits, and help upskill others as a subject matter expert as you grow.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
6 hours ago

Production Operator

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Job Summary

Operate large-scale mining equipment in Rio Tinto’s East Pilbara operations to extract iron ore for processing and shipment. Work on FIFO rosters (8/6/7/7) at Yandicoogina, supported by your Supervisor in a safety-first, inclusive team. You’ll bring open-cut production experience with loaders/diggers and dozers, apply strong safety habits, and help upskill others as a subject matter expert as you grow.
Location: Perth
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Safely operate large-scale mining equipment to extract iron ore.
  • •Prepare extracted ore for processing and shipment to global customers.
  • •Work FIFO on the 8/6/7/7 roster and follow site safety and operational standards.
  • •Collaborate with your Supervisor and team to achieve team and personal goals.
  • •Support and upskill other team members as a subject matter expert.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceSalary PackagingAnnual BonusPaid ParentalPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Full manual C Class license.
  • •Commitment to safety for yourself and your team.
  • •Experience working in an open-cut production environment operating large-scale equipment.
  • •Experience with loaders/diggers (e.g., EX 3600/EX 5600/LT 1850-2350/CAT 994/WA1200) and dozers (e.g., D10/D11).
  • •Permanent Australian residency without the need for visa sponsorship.
Experience:MiningOpen cut
Skills:Safety focusTeamworkInclusive mindsetRespect for others
Licenses:Manual C Class license

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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