Trades Assistant / Plasma Operator

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.

Job posting end date: 10/14/2025

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, and as part of the Esperance facility, we are seeking a mechanically minded Trade Assistant / Plasma Operator to assist the team. This is a residential role working a 4 day working week, located in Esperance, Western Australia.

Key Task include:

• Plan work to meet Chute Solutions and Customer delivery expectation.
• Undertake nesting and planning of required jobs.
• Process materials in line with required process controls around pre and post heat treatment.
• Maintain Sigmanest production records.
• Update Sigmanest stock levels with incoming and outgoing stock.
• Communicate directly with software tech support to resolve any issues.
• Partake in stock takes as required.
• Maintain Plasma machine in accordance with recommended maintenance regime.
•  Communicate directly with Farley tech support to resolve any issues.
• Plan and undertake plasma bed maintenance
• Attend and participate in meetings (toolbox, production, job planning, safety) and provide input as appropriate.
• Training and mentoring additional employees to operate the plasma and nesting software.

THE PERSON

• Previous work experience in similiar role
• Good organisational skills
• Problem solving ability
• Flexible and cooperative team attitude
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and technical manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Understanding of thermal cutting processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• Previous experience with running a CNC Plasma
• Previous experience with nesting parts in CAD Cam software such as Sigmanest

THE REWARDS

• Some of the benefits of working in a truly global organisation include:
• Company funded life and income protection insurance when electing the Company's default fund.
• Discount through certain health insurance funds.
• Competitive salary including eligibility for the annual bonus scheme.
• The opportunity for training and advancement for the right individual.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates  

Hiring Manager: Luke Charles 
 

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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 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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