Mine Equipment Operator/Mechanic

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The Mine Equipment Operator provides expertise in the handling, upkeep and operation of the mine’s heavy equipment fleet. Operates equipment in open-pit environments, removing ore and secondary waste, maintaining dumps, stockpiles and haul roads. Assists with equipment repairs and maintenance and provides assistance in mine camp maintenance and other tasks. The operator works closely with all mine team members to strengthen team skills and support mining operations.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Operate a variety of heavy equipment while maintaining quality control

- Read, understand and provide input for in-pit mapping and planning

- Assist with equipment repairs and maintaining equipment fleet

- Perform sample collection, processing, and analysis; data review, data processing and data entry

- Assist the mine team in the coordination and execution of overburden removal contracts and other special projects

- Assist and perform survey projects and help with mid and short range planning and budgeting

- Work safely, independently and with other employees effectively

REQUIREMENTS:

- High school diploma or GED equivalent

- Current driver's license

- Basic computer skills including spreadsheet navigation and data entry

- Minimum 3 years experience in mining, heavy equipment construction or related field

- Working knowledge of surveying and mapping

- Basic understanding and ability to read contour maps

- Experience operating heavy equipment including track bulldozer, track excavator, self-propelled scraper, motor grader and water truck is preferred

- Basic preventative maintenance skills and knowledge

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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