Tradesperson Mechanical - Casting & Logistics - Urgent Hire

We are on the lookout for a motivated Tradesperson Mechanical - Casting & Logistics to join our diverse team at Rio Tinto in Southland District Southland
Growing your career as a Full Time Tradesperson Mechanical - Casting & Logistics is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, communication and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Tradesperson Mechanical - Casting & Logistics at Rio Tinto today!

Tradesperson Mechanical – Casting & Logistics Relocation assistance provided Shift Roster 7 (4 on and 4 off) with an attractive salary package ranging from $80k – $93k dependant on individual skills and experience 3 Permanent roles available Join Tiwai as we work hard to build a bright future for our business, for Southland and for Aotearoa. About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), known as Tiwai by locals, are on the look-out for curious minded individuals who want to take on a rewarding career with us! 2024 is set to be an exciting year for our teams, with activities across a range of site-based initiatives for both people and processes. We are looking for experienced trade-qualified Mechanical Tradespersons to join our Casting & Logistics maintenance team. This opportunity is part of our Roster 7 Day Shift Rotation (4 days on and 4 days off), which attracts a shift allowance of $14,700 annually. You will work 12 hour shifts from 8am – 8pm on your rostered days. There will be a requirement to, at times assist in covering for staff who are on the Roster 2 Shift Rotation(4 on and 4 off, 2 days and 2 nights). This Shift Rotation attracts a shift allowance of $19,879 annually. You will work 12 hour shifts from 8am – 8pm on your rostered day shift and 8pm-8am on your rostered night shift. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job. The work you'll do here will be unlike anything else in NZ. The skills you gain here will set you up for success in other industries, so you can continue to support the people and things that are important to you into the future. In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family, as part of the friendly Invercargill community. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Reporting to our Crew Leaders and Superintendents, you'll join our close-knit, proud and hardworking teams following a structured process to optimise preventative maintenance tactics and minimise overall business costs. With a demonstrated commitment to improving safety, cost and productivity, responsibilities include: Identify and conduct planned and unplanned repair and diagnostic work within production time constraints on a wide variety of equipment Promote and identify HSE opportunities to improve equipment, processes and behaviours Add value through identifying and implementing improvement initiatives and applying robust defecting elimination practices Manage your workload and act as a point of contact on jobs Continue to develop and improve how you work What you'll bring You'll have excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience in both autonomous and team-based work. Your curious mind will have you self-motivated, with the desire to learn and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the safety of yourself and your team. To be successfully considered, you'll have: Mechanical Fitter and Turner trade qualification preferred or suitable trade qualification. A high degree of flexibility and strong problem-solving skills to identify and conduct planned and unplanned repair and diagnostic work Demonstrated a commitment to safety and continuous improvement What we offer Well-equipped workshop A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical assistance scheme Leadership committed to your growth, development and inclusion in the workplace Attractive share ownership plan Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) including long service leave Access to transport assistance between Invercargill and Tiwai Competitive superannuation programme Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Mobile phone allowance Access to transport assistance between Invercargill and Tiwai About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities. Where you'll be working Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals. Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and have the world's most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio. Our Pacific Operations sites are located along the east coast of Australia, at the tip of the Northern Territory and in New Zealand's south. With more than 6,000 employees, we operate a full value chain approach—mining, refining and smelting. Our portfolio includes four bauxite mines, two refineries, four smelters and one power station, and is supported by technical experts located in our Brisbane hub, including a fully operational Operations Centre for our bauxite mines. Invercargill, New Zealand's southernmost city is the commercial hub of Southland. The city is famous for its' easy access to outdoor adventure—fly fishing, snow sports, rugged terrain, waterfalls and wildlife—with a balance of all the modern facilities you would expect from a thriving city, with well-regarded schools, child care, restaurants, creative and cultural experiences, shopping and sporting opportunities.

Benefits of working as a Tradesperson Mechanical - Casting & Logistics in Southland District Southland:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package