Smelter Operator II

About the role

Highly skilled worker who under general supervision safely performs duties related to the smelting of metals from ore in various areas of the plant.

Responsibilities

• Operating tapping machines and belting systems
• Working on and around an industrial boiler
• Operating tapping machines
• Operating a slag hauler (cress)
• Cleaning launders which are used for molten metal transfers
• Working around ventilation equipment which includes fans and scrubbers
• Working with electrode-hydraulic systems
• Running belt systems
• Handling silica flux and reverts
• Operating a rotary furnace converter
• Working on water systems, casting systems, hydraulic systems, and refining processes
• Assisting with, and performing the starting and stopping of valves and pumps
• Opening and closing valves
• Acid stream sample retrieval
• Analyzing samples for acid strength
• Processing and analyzing samples in onsite lab
• Unloading railcars that contain copper concentrate
• Unloading bulk bags with various recycled materials such as foundry sands, precious metal scraps, and sludges that contain copper or precious metals
• Managing truck unloading of copper concentrate, revert material, and silica
• Transferring materials via belt systems that are distributed to different areas within the smelter
• Moderate maintenance activities such as troubleshooting equipment for smelter maintenance mechanics
• Mentor and train fellow employees
• Modify and create smelter operations standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Acts as a Fill-in Supervisor as needed
• Perform area housekeeping
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• At least 2 (two) years of experience in trade
• Possess good communication skills
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $26.00 - $35.50/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation