Metallurgical Technician / Laborer

Note: This position is only for 1-2 months with potential to extend on a month-to-month basis, no guarantees. More labor focused role.**

Schedule: **Tuesday to Friday, four 10 hours shifts starting at 6:30 AM

POSITION OVERVIEW**

To support the Metallurgical Engineering staff to perform investigatory and daily testing, monitor the concentrator mass consumables inventory, and maintain process monitoring equipment in the concentrator.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Ability to prepare samples and complete basic sample analysis procedures following proper guidelines

• Maintain the x-ray on stream analyzers to include basic electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, as well as system sampling and calibration

• Maintain the on-stream sampling systems to include piping and vacuum pump systems

• Maintain the control x-ray spare parts inventory

• Monitor Concentrator reagents for daily usage

• Monitor and maintain thickener flocculent systems

• Monitor and maintain the mine anti-scalant addition systems

• Perform weekly and monthly Concentrator mass consumables inventory, and order required inventory

• Interface with purchasing to ensure proper delivery and assist in delivery unloading upon delivery

• Test, analyze, and report on proposed procedural and reagent changes by standard laboratory tests

• Perform daily screen analyses

• Test, analyze and report on Concentrator performance by standard laboratory test

• Maintain proper reagent identification according to MSHA standards

• Use a wide range of laboratory crushing, grinding, screening, flotation, etc., mineral processing equipment, as well as the analytical devices used to measure results

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid driver's license

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free

• MSHA certification preferred and will be required to obtain during 1st or 1st 3 days of employment

• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.

• Must be able to take multiple directives and follow instructions with precision.

• Must have MS Office computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.

• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items of up to 50 lbs and more

• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions; dusty, hot weather

• Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels