Copper Recycling Operator — Frontline Processing & Improvement

Mariana Minerals; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariana Minerals, a software-first minerals company, seeks a Recycling Plant Operator to safely and efficiently process copper. You will operate heavy equipment, ensure scrap quality, and bridge raw material intake to hydrometallurgical processing.

This hands-on role requires following SOPs, maintaining equipment, recording data, and collaborating with engineers to improve throughput, yield, and safety across our Moab, Utah recycling operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s in manufacturing or mechanical fields is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in industrial, manufacturing, or heavy assembly environments.
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify machine faults by sight and sound.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all environmental, health, and safety protocols (PPE, Lockout/Tagout, Job Safety Analysis).
• Data & Reporting: Accurately record production data, material metrics, and tool health using digital dashboards and software tools.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate copper shredding, sorting, baling, and hydrometallurgical processing equipment (including conveyors, pumps, and filters).
• Material Processing: Inspect, sort, and grade incoming copper scrap according to established chemical and physical specifications; remove contaminants.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, replacement of wear parts, and basic mechanical troubleshooting on plant machinery to resolve downtime.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with the engineering team to identify continuous improvement opportunities related to throughput, yield, and safety.
• Numerical Control (NC): Operate and program numerical control (CNC) equipment to support localized machining, tooling adjustments, and part fabrication for the recycling process.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical fields

Tools

CNC equipment

Job description

Mariana Minerals, a software-first minerals company, seeks a Recycling Plant Operator to safely and efficiently process copper. You will operate heavy equipment, ensure scrap quality, and bridge raw material intake to hydrometallurgical processing.

This hands-on role requires following SOPs, maintaining equipment, recording data, and collaborating with engineers to improve throughput, yield, and safety across our Moab, Utah recycling operations.