Recycling Operator

Mariana Minerals • Moab, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality processing of copper. This plant serves as the seed for all future recycling technology and operations globally. In this hands-on role, you will operate heavy material-processing equipment, ensure strict quality standards for incoming scrap, and execute production workflows. You will serve as the frontline operator bridging the gap between raw material intake and advanced hydrometallurgical processing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in industrial, manufacturing, or heavy assembly environments.
• Ability to read, understand, and strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify machine faults using sight and sound.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical fields

Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to all environmental, health, and safety protocols (PPE, Lockout/Tagout, Job Safety Analysis). Immediately report hazards or near-misses.
• Accurately record production data, material metrics, and tool health using digital dashboards and software tools.
• Safely operate copper shredding, sorting, baling, and hydrometallurgical processing equipment (including conveyors, pumps, and filters).
• Inspect, sort, and grade incoming copper scrap according to established chemical and physical specifications; remove contaminants.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, replacement of wear parts, and basic mechanical troubleshooting on plant machinery to resolve downtime.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify continuous improvement opportunities related to throughput, yield, and safety.
• Operate and program numerical control (CNC) equipment to support localized machining, tooling adjustments, and part fabrication for the recycling process.

What This Job Offers

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