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Aurubis Heavy Equipment Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$53,254 / year median in Georgia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Position Title:
Aurubis Heavy Equipment Operator Location:
Augusta, Georgia Job Summary HTI is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for Aurubis in Augusta, GA . Join a global leader in non-ferrous metals and copper recycling as they build a high-tech, multi-metal recycling facility in North America. This is a direct-hire opportunity with strong benefits and long-term growth potential. Shifts Available 1st
Shift:
6:30 AM
•3:30 PM 2nd
Shift:
2:30 PM
•11:30 PM 3rd
Shift:
10:30 PM
•7:30
AM Shift Differential:
+$2.00/hr for any hours worked between 6:00 PM
•6:00 AM Benefits & Perks Direct hire 401(k) with matching + competitive retirement savings Medical, dental, and vision insurance Disability insurance + income protection Generous paid time off What You'll Do In this role, you will support material handling and recycling operations by: Operating heavy mobile equipment such as forklifts, wheel loaders, and excavators in a safe and efficient manner Handling daily warehouse responsibilities, including: Loading/unloading trucks and other vehicles Blending materials Pulling orders Labeling received goods Inspecting products prior to shipping Executing and continuously improving workflows within material handling, with a focus on recycling raw materials for non-ferrous metallurgy Completing other duties as assigned Requirements High School Diploma/GED 3-5 years equipment/machine operation in a manufacturing environment Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively; stand/walk for long periods Willing/able to work in a smelter environment and high-heat conditions Physical ability to climb, reach, twist/turn, stoop, and perform hands-on tasks Driver's license for industrial trucks and overhead crane operation (or willingness to obtain) Experience (or willingness to learn): oxygen burner lance and demolition robot Safety-focused, team-oriented, reliable, and open to feedback/change HTI and Aurubis are Equal Opportunity Employers (M/D/F/V/SO).