Joblaze summary

The Recycling Operator at Mariana Minerals plays a crucial role in the hands-on processing of copper, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while operating heavy machinery. This position requires familiarity with industrial equipment and a strong mechanical aptitude, as operators will engage in tasks ranging from sorting scrap to performing maintenance on processing machines. Ideal candidates have experience in manufacturing environments and a commitment to safety and efficiency. The role is integral to the company's innovative approach to recycling technology and sustainable mineral sourcing.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Mariana Minerals's careers page October 27, 2026.
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Quick facts

Is the Recycling Operator role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Moab, UT.
Where is the role based?: Mariana Minerals is hiring for this position in Moab, UT.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CNC, copper, heavy material-processing equipment, hydrometallurgical processing.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Recycling Operator role at Mariana Minerals.

From the original posting

Role Summary
The Recycling Plant Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality processing of copper. This plant serves as the seed for all future recycling technology and operations globally. In this hands-on role, you will operate heavy material-processing equipment, ensure strict quality standards for incoming scrap, and execute production workflows. You will serve as the frontline operator bridging the gap between raw material intake and advanced hydrometallurgical processing.

Housing can be provided onsite.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all environmental, health, and safety protocols (PPE, Lockout/Tagout, Job Safety Analysis). Immediately report hazards or near-misses.

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.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent (bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical fields is a plus).

Demonstrated hands-on experience in industrial, manufacturing, or heavy assembly environments.

Ability to read, understand, and strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.

Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify machine faults using sight and sound.

Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding work, including routinely and safely lifting up to 50 lbs.

Ability to stand, walk, and navigate uneven terrain for up to 12-hour shifts.

Ability to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, and reach.

Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and respirators (PAPR) as required by the area.

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Recycling Operator

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