Lithium Processing Operator – FIFO, Temp-to-Perm

Brunel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Super paid on all hours

Salary sacrificing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Process Operator for our lithium processing operations in Detroit, MI. You will operate and monitor plant circuits across crushing, grinding, flotation, filtration and the paste plant, working an 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster.

This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential, within a collaborative operations team focused on safety and efficiency. You will troubleshoot issues, adjust parameters, and ensure safe production while maintaining logs and supporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a mineral processing environment.
• Exposure to flotation circuits; lithium/gold/copper operations advantageous.
• Paste plant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate Crushing, Grinding, Flotation, Filtration, Paste Plant and Control Room circuits.
• Monitor plant performance and adjust operating parameters to optimise production.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify faults or abnormalities.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and minimise downtime.
• Complete start-up, shutdown and isolation activities per site procedures.
• Participate in planned shutdowns and permit-controlled work.
• Maintain logs, reports and shift handovers accurately.
• Report hazards, defects and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with maintenance and technical teams to support plant reliability.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and follow all safety procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for plant performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Operational excellence

Tools

Construction White Card

Skid Steer

Working at Heights

Confined Space

Job description

Brunel is seeking a Process Operator for our lithium processing operations in Detroit, MI. You will operate and monitor plant circuits across crushing, grinding, flotation, filtration and the paste plant, working an 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster.

This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential, within a collaborative operations team focused on safety and efficiency. You will troubleshoot issues, adjust parameters, and ensure safe production while maintaining logs and supporting