Metallurgical Technician / Laborer

Metallurgical Technician / LaborerHayden, AZ, USAHourlyTemporary - Full TimeNote: 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 AMPosition OverviewTo 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 DutiesAbility to prepare samples and complete basic sample analysis procedures following proper guidelinesMaintain the x-ray on stream analyzers to include basic electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, as well as system sampling and calibrationMaintain the on-stream sampling systems to include piping and vacuum pump systemsMaintain the control x-ray spare parts inventoryMonitor Concentrator reagents for daily usageMonitor and maintain thickener flocculent systemsMonitor and maintain the mine anti-scalant addition systemsPerform weekly and monthly Concentrator mass consumables inventory, and order required inventoryInterface with purchasing to ensure proper delivery and assist in delivery unloading upon deliveryTest, analyze, and report on proposed procedural and reagent changes by standard laboratory testsPerform daily screen analysesTest, analyze and report on Concentrator performance by standard laboratory testMaintain proper reagent identification according to MSHA standardsUse a wide range of laboratory crushing, grinding, screening, flotation, etc., mineral processing equipment, as well as the analytical devices used to measure resultsAdditional RequirementsMust have a valid driver's licenseHigh school diploma or equivalentSafety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug freeMSHA certification preferred and will be required to obtain during 1st or 1st 3 days of employmentResponsible 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 RequirementsStanding, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items of up to 50 lbs and moreMust be able to work in adverse weather conditions; dusty, hot weatherAbility to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels