Mine / Crusher Operator

Job Title:

Mine/Crusher Operator

(Operator 1, Operator 2, Trainee)

Location:

Mountain Pass, CA

Department/Group:

Mining & Geology

Position Type:

Full Time

Hourly/Salary:

Hourly

Regular/Temp:

Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Supervisor - Mining and Ore Delivery

Position Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

The Mine/Crusher Operator position are responsible for safely operating and conducting operator maintenance checks on heavy earthmoving equipment and/or crushing equipment as determined by employee experience and skill development. This position requires the employee to safely operate haulage equipment. The Mine/Crusher Operator must be able to demonstrate proficiency in operating equipment as determined by experience. This may include crushing plant, crushing equipment and heavy equipment. Employees are required to complete accurate pre-operation records of equipment and equipment operating time. Demonstrate safe working practices and be proactive on safety and environment issues.

Position Responsibilities:
MINE/CRUSHER OPERATOR LEVELS (Operator 1, Operator 2, Operator Trainee) - TBD depending on experience and skill levelReport unsafe acts, situations or conditionsWork incident and injury freeSafely operate 40-ton, 70-ton, and 100-ton haul trucks. This may also include other heavy equipment or crushing equipment as determined by prior experienceComplete any other tasks as needed or as directed by managementCRUSHER - TBD depending on experience and skill level Clean up around crushing equipment, assist with maintenance of conveyors, crusher, and radial stacker Maintain housekeeping and clean up spills around crushing circuit Adjust crusher circuit to maintain safety and required production Measure and document differential bag house pressure readingsRegulate water usage to manage dust control and permit requirementsEQUIPMENT OPERATOR - TBD depending on experience and skill levelSafety operates other various large heavy equipment (bulldozer, motor grader, front end loader, skid steer, excavator, water truck)
Required Education/Certification/Licensure:

HS/GED requiredValid Driver's License and good driving record required to drive company vehicles on property.Experience on a crushing plant or crusher control room operation strongly preferred.Experience on large bulldozer in open pit mining and pioneering environment strongly preferred.Experience on large front-end loaders in a hard rock open pit mining environment preferred.

Desired Qualities:

Current MSHA part 46 or part 48 trainedTrained on front end loaders, bull dozers, crusherProficiency in operation of support equipmentBasic working knowledge of open pit safety rules and regulationsBasic knowledge of mechanical systems of equipment to perform and document pre-shift inspections to evaluate mechanical condition of crushing equipment and ancillary equipment Shift work may be requiredGood verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, understand and speak EnglishBe able to work well with others and adapt to a changing environmentBe able to demonstrate ability to operate all equipment on the crushing plant and fill in as needed

The expected pay rate is $26.07/hour. The actual pay rate offered may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to experience, knowledge, skills, and/or location.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position's requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right To Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at ; 6720 Via Austi Parkway, Suite 450, Las Vegas, NV 89119 to discuss reasonable accommodations.

Safety Provision

Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment by oneself and to the company.

A willingness to promote safety among the workforce. Participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.

(PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses safety footwear and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Our facility sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet.

Department of Labor Physical Demand Category

Employees are subject to extreme weather conditions:

Freezing winter weatherExtreme desert summer heat.

Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include expose to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.

Physical Demands

Manual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing-speech range; hearing - all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing - distant/near; depth perception; color vision.

While performing the responsibilities of the [Title], the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate laboratory equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee must pass a full-face respiratory fit test. Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in PPE level C. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the Mine/Crusher Operator.

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