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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Core Technician - **Company:** The Technical - **Location:** Kearny, AZ, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Desktop Computing, Digital Data, Tablet Computers - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us23083662a2b3978e950f2247a5e422a0 ## About the Role * Interest in geology and mine operations. * Good communication skills, literacy and numeracy skills. * Previous experience working as a geotechnical technician is considered an asset. * Knowledge of drilling procedures is an asset. * Experience with digital data entry, comfortable with use of computers, tablets and digital data files. * Comfortable with math, the use calculators and measuring tapes. * Ability to lift 50 lb. core boxes safely and comfortably. * Experienced with digital cameras and digital picture file types is an asset. * Experience working in a diverse and multicultural environment. * Ability work with contractors and all persons onsite in a respectful and professional manner. Requirements: * Must have a valid driver's license * High school diploma or equivalent * Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free * MSHA certification preferred and will be required to obtain during 1st or 1st 3 days of employment, * Standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items of up to 50 lbs and more * Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions; dusty, hot weather * Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels ## Description * Intake, handling, moving of drill core boxes and pallets with a pallet jack, forklift or by hand. * Setting out boxes on tables, open boxes arrange in order, checking them for block footage errors. * Photographing drill core, QA/QC of photo quality, labeling and sorting of core photos. * Conduct specific gravity measurements, point load, and/or various in-situ tests. * Cut core as per training procedure with automatic or manual wet saw, checking for and inserting QA/QC samples. * Complete cutting logbook/sheet and complete lab analysis form. * Palletize logged and sampled core boxes and store on appropriate shelf in warehouse. * Deliver sampled core/chips to assay lab on mine site as required. * Preparing samples and maintaining shipment batch lists for outside laboratory pick-up. * Maintain good housekeeping at all times, ensure proper PPE and tools are used for all tasks. * Clean warehouse daily, including sweeping floors and cleaning sawing and sample room at end of shift. * Operate forklift as per proper training, moving core skids with core or samples and other materials. * Take part in storing pulps and rejects as required. * Work collaboratively with all members of the project team. * Efficiently manage their time to achieve objectives. * Communicate with supervisor on a regular basis and report on a timely basis. * Assist geologists as required. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Football for Good: Hackathon Finals - Live Pitches & Awards](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100330-football-for-good-hackathon-finals-live-pitches-awards) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Harnessing the Power of Open Source's Newest Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1448-harnessing-the-power-of-open-source-s-newest-technologies) - [Don’t shoot yourself in the foot.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/580-don-t-shoot-yourself-in-the-foot) - [The Agentic Enterprise: Orchestrating People, AI, and European Sovereignty](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100273-the-agentic-enterprise-orchestrating-people-ai-and-european-sovereignty) - [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage) ## Related Articles - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)