Mill Maintenance Labourer

Copper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley.

Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors.

Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Supervisor, the Mill Maintenance Labourer is responsible for assisting the Mill Maintenance groups with various labour-type tasks.

• Conducts all activities safely and follows all pertinent Copper Mountain Mine safety requirements and SOPs,
• Practices safe work behaviors and supports the Copper Mountain Mine safety culture through participation in daily and monthly safety meetings and initiatives,
• Adheres strictly to personal protective equipment (PPE)

in all areas while on mine property,

• Performs general housekeeping practices in the work area,
• Takes oil samples for preventive maintenance,
• Uses steam cleaning equipment to clean the equipment with particular attention to detail,
• Assists mechanics, electricians, and maintenance team members when required and fills in for lube serviceperson when required,
• Performs any other responsibilities related to the Mill Maintenance Labourer role as required or as assigned by the supervisor.

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED),
• Previous manual labour work experience is considered an asset,
• Possess a valid Class 5/7N driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to get trained on various equipment, learn from others, and adopt best practices while maintaining a strong focus on safety, integrity, and reliability,
• Possess a solid mechanical ability/aptitude,
• Self-motivated and able to work alone or with minimal supervision,
• Ability to be very meticulous while steaming/cleaning equipment, cleaning the shop and other areas of the mine site,
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

• Frequent exposure to uncomfortable conditions associated with the work environment such as working in noisy, dusty, and wet environments,
• Work will include frequent exposure to vibrations, and chemicals, and will often require working alone with minimum supervision,
• Work will require working in heavy industrial environments; this may have conditions that include adverse temperature conditions, both hot and cold; in and/or around moisture; walking on slippery and/or rough, uneven surfaces, in confined spaces; at heights; and involves climbing ladders and stairs,
• Exposure to working outdoors in all weather conditions, operating a light vehicle at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain, including winter driving,
• Regular exposure to lifting and moving items and equipment up to 50 pounds,
• Work will require climbing on equipment and under equipment occasionally in wet muddy conditions.

Rate of Pay

$33.19 / hr.

Please submit the posting application directly on our website at hudbayminerals.com/careers.

Copper Mountain Mine is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

While we consider all qualified applicants for employment and thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.