Full Time Biochar Production Worker

About the role

DHDS is a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing company supporting customers across the engineering and aluminium smelting industries. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a reliable and hands-on Biochar Production Worker to operate and monitor our biochar production equipment at our Thomastown facility. This is a full-time day shift position available for an immediate start. The successful applicant will help maintain safe, efficient and consistent biochar production.

Key responsibilities

• Operating the plant through HMI and PLC control systems

• Monitoring process conditions and adjusting operating parameters

• Completing production records

• Handling materials and finished product

• Performing routine equipment checks

• Promptly reporting faults or maintenance issues

About you

• Demonstrated experience operating and monitoring HMI and PLC-controlled equipment

• Experience in manufacturing, production, process plant or similar industrial operations

• Ability to start, stop and monitor plant equipment and adjust operating parameters within approved procedures

• Ability to recognise alarms, process deviations and equipment faults, undertake basic troubleshooting, and escalate issues appropriately

• Ability to complete production logs, equipment checks and other operational records accurately

• Mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand and power tools

• A current forklift licence and warehouse or materials-handling experience are highly regarded

• Physical fitness for manual handling duties

• A strong commitment to safety, quality, housekeeping and environmental procedures

• Reliability, punctuality and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• A current driver's licence and reliable transport

About us

DHDS is a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing company supporting customers across the engineering and aluminum smelting industries.