Core Technician

• 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.

• 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

• $27.00 per hour At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, yo…

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Warehouse Technician II Freeport-McMoRan

• Green Valley, AZ

• $27.00 per hour At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, yo…

• 5 days ago + *