Mechanical Craftsperson

• Maintain and troubleshoot fixed plant equipment that supports one of the world’s largest copper mining operations
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts at our Kennecott operation near Salt Lake City, Utah
• Join a dedicated mechanical maintenance team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

At Rio Tinto, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms, and we are focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work.

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for a Mechanical Craftsperson – Mechanical Maintenance (Concentrator) to join the Kennecott Asset Management department in a Mechanical Maintenance role. In this role, you will help improve the availability, reliability, and maintenance processes for fixed plant equipment located at the Concentrator.

This is a great opportunity for a safety-focused craft professional to work in a collaborative team environment while supporting reliable operations on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including both days and nights.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Maintenance and working within a dedicated Maintenance team at Kennecott, you will:

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment while supporting training for team members or apprentices when required
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical components on fixed plant process equipment, including SAG mills, ball mills, pumps, and support equipment, in line with MSHA standards and standard work instructions
• Partner with Maintenance Support to develop safe and efficient standard work instructions and maintenance improvement activities
• Identify and contribute to cost-saving initiatives, reliability improvements, and process enhancements for Concentrator equipment
• Support installation and commissioning activities for plant equipment as needed
• Review drawings, specifications, and work requirements to determine safe work methods and activity sequencing
• Estimate time, materials, and resources required to complete maintenance work safely and efficiently

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Ability and commitment to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including both days and nights
• Relevant mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in heavy industry, mining, or a millwright trade environment
• State electrical or millwright licensing, technical electrical training, or equivalent relevant experience
• Capability in welding, basic hydraulics, equipment alignment, pumps, and mechanical or electrical fundamentals
• Strong problem-solving, organization, adaptability, reading comprehension, and written communication skills

Even if your profile does not fully meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and the right attitude are highly valued.

This role is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401(k) matching program
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life, including paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you are able to spend quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges

Where you’ll be working

Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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