OneSteel Manufacturing aims to recruit more than 60 workers as the Whyalla Steelworks ramps up production.
The steelworks needs workers in the fitting, machinist, mechanical, instrumentation, electrical and fabricating trades for an immediate start.
More than 83 new production operators have been recruited since the South Australian Government took placed the business in administration in February.
South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas said placing the steelworks into administration has delivered much-needed stability to Whyalla – with more well paid, secure jobs.
“These additional roles have only been made possible with the intervention of the State and Federal Governments,” he said.
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“These workers are putting the steelworks on a much safer, stable and productive footing, and setting it up for a long-term future.
“The sales process continues, with strong interest from high quality, experienced steelmakers from around the globe.”
The steelworks needs to further strengthen the workforce by bringing in additional skilled tradespeople. The urgent need for new workers comes on the back of record production levels at the steelworks since entering administration and preparations began for a new owner.
More than $100 million has been committed by the administrators toward essential capital expenditure to support safety and operational stability, as well as replenishing working capital items like raw materials.
There has also been critical investment in maintenance, plant upgrades, and operational efficiencies that are beginning to deliver these record production levels.
All new staff receive full training, competitive remuneration and benefits along with 12-hour shift rates and penalties.
The Whyalla Steelworks is an integrated facility which includes ironmaking, steelmaking, and rolling-mill facilities. It is Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products providing solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail.