SXEW Operations Laborer

ASARCO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position requiring the ability to perform physically
demanding duties in a copper mining environment. The SXEW Laborer is expected to
perform general laborer duties in the SXEW Department.

Requirements

• Requires working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.  Working holidays and overtime may be necessary.
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment as required to minimize health exposure in mining environment.
• Requires working in adverse climate/temperature environment.
• Must wear a respirator in conditions of fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Must be able to work from verbal communication and be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to lift moderately heavy objects, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping and shoveling.
• Wash floors with a hi-pressure water hose.
• Operate forklift.
• Operate overhead crane.
• Bundle copper cathodes.
• Correct and/or report any observed safety hazards and housekeeping issues.
• Make adjustments to offsite pumping stations when needed.
• Handle and maintain stainless steel blanks and lead anodes.
• Complete equipment pre-operation inspections.
• Inspect fire extinguishers and eye wash stations for operability.
• Work safely and obey all established safety and health policies.
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.
• Learn to buff and straighten stainless steel cathode blanks.
• Become proficient in the operation of the HDPE fusing machine.
• Become proficient in the operation of forklifts, overhead cranes and stripping machines.
• Become knowledgeable about SX, EW and leaching operations to be ready to qualify for promotions as vacancies occur.

Benefits

• ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match

What This Job Offers

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