Fusing Operator D

Fusing Operator D

• Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
• Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
• Join a company with a world class reputation for safety and a culture that supports inclusion and diversity –Boron, CA
• For California based roles the expected hourly rate is $29.73

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you. 

We are looking for Fusing Operator D, responsibilities include:

• Monitor equipment such as furnaces, kilns, dryers, and adjacent equipment under the direction of a Level B Operator.
• Communicate effectively and correctly log information related to production and/or packaging.
• Assist Level C & B Operators in their duties to monitor, troubleshoot, and respond to fusing plant conditions under the direction of a Level B Operator.
• Assist Level C & B Operators in their duties to monitor process flow to work with dry chemicals (Borates), liquids (molten glass, water), and steam in a safe manner.
• Operate manual valves, use basic tools in a safe manner and perform cleanup as required.
• Ability to learn, operate and monitor single pieces of equipment and understand the functions and operating parameters including the hazards associated with the equipment.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and respond to equipment conditions.
• Ability to communicate work needed from maintenance and instrumentation/electrical to the Level B Operator.
• Must have valid driver’s license, operate forklift, bobcat, and be able to lift 60 lbs. bags.
• Possess a high level of interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of furnace, dryer, conveyor, dust collector, and/or scrubber operation.
• Able to learn Fireman duties, assist the Chief Operator
• Must be capable of performing all other tasks, duties and assignments that may be required as part of qualifications listed above.

What you’ll bring 

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• High School diploma or GED, computer literate (maintain spreadsheets and logs, locate policies and procedures, print forms) and be able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Must have current and valid state civil driver’s license.
• Required experience in the following:
  • Equipment operation: including furnace, kiln, dryer, and/or similar equipment and systems.
  • Operation of pumps, screens, belt conveyors, elevators, mills, screw conveyors, dust collectors, and furnaces.
  • Use of basic tools used to perform minor maintenance and plant cleanup.
  • Preferred experience in the following:
  • Experience with forklifts, vacuum truck, jackhammer, sweeper, instrumentation equipment, sampling equipment, bobcat, mobile lift equipment, and pickup trucks.

What we offer 

We are committed to providing our employees with what they deserved. Be recognized for your contribution, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide: 

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage and various voluntary benefits.
• A 5% of base pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs.
• 401(k) matching program (company matched .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay) 
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares. 
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
• Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.

About Rio Tinto 

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with
a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminum – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872. 

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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