Core Sampling Technician - Temporary, Outdoor Field Role

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit; Yerington (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit seeks a Core Technician (Temporary) in Yerington, Nevada for 5–6 months. The role involves obtaining quality drill core samples, prepping bags, labeling, and operating a core cutting saw. You will work outdoors and in warehouses, with possible field travel in company vehicles.

Responsibilities include logging core, maintaining progress reports, and assisting geology and survey teams. Lift up to 75 lbs and maintain safety and housekeeping at all times.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and meet all other job requirements.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Positive work ethic.
• Maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• Have reliable transportation to office (field travel in company vehicles).
• Possess a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quality samples from exploratory drill core.
• Unstack core boxes onto racks for geologists to log core.
• Label sample bags with legible sample numbers from provided lists.
• Sample drill core using an automated core cutting saw and split core in half.
• Ensure representative cut core is collected for analysis in correct bags by depths.
• Prepare samples for shipment by loading bags into totes or supersacks.
• Stack core pallets and prepare for transport using a forklift.
• Assist geology and survey teams with field work and general labor tasks.
• Maintain daily progress reports.
• Work outdoors or in warehouse settings; lifting up to 75 lbs; typical field site west of Yerington.

Skills

Physical stamina

Legible writing

Reliable transportation

Valid driver's license

Positive work ethic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit seeks a Core Technician (Temporary) in Yerington, Nevada for 5–6 months. The role involves obtaining quality drill core samples, prepping bags, labeling, and operating a core cutting saw. You will work outdoors and in warehouses, with possible field travel in company vehicles.

Responsibilities include logging core, maintaining progress reports, and assisting geology and survey teams. Lift up to 75 lbs and maintain safety and housekeeping at all times.