Metallurgical Technician

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

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Join our Perth Technology Centre and play a key role in delivering high-quality pilot and bench scale testwork that supports major projects in the minerals and chemical processing industries.

Reporting to the Director, Proposals & Testwork, this is a hands-on technical role where you’ll work closely with engineers, researchers and clients to support piloting programs, research initiatives and process development.

This role is based at our Technology Centre in Bayswater.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for supporting pilot and bench scale testwork activities in a safe, professional and quality-focused environment.

• Sample and chemical preparation
• Equipment setup, operation and pack-down
• Conducting sample analysis and complex calculations
• Maintaining pilot equipment and planning preventative maintenance
• Updating test reporting databases and hazardous chemical registers (MSDS)
• Supporting research and development projects
• Managing sample receipt, dispatch and movement within the facility
• Maintaining and adhering to QA laboratory procedures
• Preparing and updating equipment operating and maintenance manuals

About You

You’re technically minded, detail-focused and enjoy hands-on problem solving. You take pride in working methodically and delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes.

Ideally, you will have:

• 1+ year experience in mineral processing or chemical processing
• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering (or extensive relevant technical experience)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills
• Experience working in a laboratory or pilot plant environment
• High attention to detail and analytical capability
• Confidence collaborating with engineers, internal stakeholders and customers

Desirable:

• Forklift licence

Why Join Us?

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

If you’re looking for a technically challenging, hands-on role with variety and exposure to cutting-edge process work - we’d love to hear from you.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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