Core Technician (Temporary)

Copper World Inc • Yerington, NV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru and the United States.

Hudbay’s operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission:

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. and meet all other requirements of the job
• Ability to write legibly
• Positive work ethic
• Maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace
• Have reliable transportation to office (any transportation to the field will be in company vehicles)
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Previous outdoor labor experience
• Forklift experience
• Basic MS Excel and Word experience

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Unstacking core boxes onto racks for geologists to log core.
• Preparing sample bags by labelling with legible sample numbers from provided lists.
• Sampling drill core by utilizing an automated core cutting saw to split core in half.
• Ensuring representative cut core is collected for analysis in correct bags defined by sample depths provided by geologists.
• Preparing samples for shipment by loading bags into either totes or supersacks.
• Strapping core pallets once sampling is complete.
• Loading delivery truck with propane powered forklift.
• Placing stacked pallets in yard with forklift in an organized matter.
• Continuously maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Maintain daily progress reports.
• Weighing core boxes and recording values in spreadsheets.
• Taking measurements with tape measures of recovered core lengths and entering measurements into spreadsheets.
• Moving and unstacking pallets of drill core for various geophysical and geotechnical analyses.  Re-stacking, re-strapping, and replacing pallets in correct location.
• Labelling and covering core pallets for long term storage.
• Helping stake road, sample, and drill pad locations in the field site roughly 30 minutes west of Yerington.
• General labor tasks.
• Picking up people or supplies from as far Reno Nevada if needed in company vehicles.
• Will be required to assist geology and survey department with field works, housekeeping, and general labor tasks as required.
• This position will involve repeated lifting of up to 75lbs.
• Work will be primarily outside, under an open tent shelter with the core saw, or in a warehouse setting.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonuses
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED