Processing Production Technician 1

Capstone Mining • Miami, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Capstone Copper is seeking a Processing Technician 1 to join their team at the Pinto Valley mine in central Arizona. This is an entry-level position focused on general labor cleanup duties around processing plant equipment and travel areas. The role is part of a dynamic work environment committed to growth and employee development. The Pinto Valley mine is an open-pit copper mine with a history of production and potential for extended operation. The location offers a good work-life balance with proximity to the Greater Phoenix metro area. Capstone Copper emphasizes a purposeful, performance-driven culture and invests in its people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce.

Requirements

• Entry-level position - no previous mining work experience is required.
• Ability to safely perform assigned job tasks.
• Willingness to go to a shift crew and start learning the plant once on a shift rotation.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, including walking up and down stairs, across uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments with high humidity
• Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, and squat, occasionally in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs. for 100ft
• Ability to seldom lift 100 lbs. from ankle to waist
• Ability to speak, comprehend, read and write in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Previous experience performing related work in a safety-sensitive environment, such as the construction, mining, manufacturing, farming, delivery or transportation industries.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and Capstone’s Values in Action.
• Perform general labor duties, including but not limited to: Vehicle inspections and basic upkeep on light vehicles, flatbed, skidsteers, and vac trucks.
• Cleaning with shovel/wheelbarrow
• Washing down floors with high pressure hose open and close valves
• Participate in training when on 7X7 shift rotation learning initial area tasks.
• Actively participate in line-out and safety meetings, contributing to safety discussions and operational efficiency.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.

Benefits

• Eligibility for quarterly bonus of up to 8% of regular earnings
• Industry-leading 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan, both with company matching
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
• Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
• Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internal progression opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes

What This Job Offers

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