Cast Operations and Maintenance Manager
DOWN UNDER COMMODITIES PTY LTDListed 28 Sep 2026
Closes 30 Oct 2026
Aluminium Cast House – Maintenance & Operations Manager
Down Under Commodities Pty Ltd – Pakenham, VIC
Full-Time | 7:30 am–3:30 pm | Immediate Start
Pay: Award Rates / Negotiable based on experience
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Aluminium Cast House Maintenance & Operations Manager for our secondary aluminium billet facility in Pakenham.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day cast-house operations and production.
* Oversee aluminium melting, billet casting, homogenising and cooling operations.
* Manage preventative maintenance, breakdowns and equipment troubleshooting.
* Lead, supervise and motivate production staff.
* Train and develop staff in furnace, casting and safe operating procedures.
* Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
* Minimise equipment downtime and support production targets.
* Lead by example and promote teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
About You
* Experience in an aluminium cast house, smelter, foundry or similar environment.
* Strong knowledge of aluminium melting, casting and furnace operations.
* Good mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
* Strong leadership, communication and staff-training abilities.
* Hands-on approach with a strong commitment to workplace safety.
* Relevant trade qualifications, forklift or crane licences are highly regarded.
This is an opportunity to take a key leadership role in a growing Australian secondary aluminium billet manufacturing operation.
Location: 13 Kitchen Drive, Pakenham VIC 3810
Start: Immediate
Contact Stefano on 0413 853 896 to apply.