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If you are self-directed and willing to learn, this could be the job for you! As Refining and Facilities Technician, you must have a strong work ethic and be willing to learn different areas of precious metal refining.
Day shift Monday - Friday
Responsibilities include:
• Pour molten metals into billet molds
• Segregate trash, floor sweeps, machine turnings, etc.
• Incinerate material after segregation
• Keep incinerator room clean and organized
• Run refining processing and analysis equipment as needed
• Log and maintain accurate records of all weights and melts
• Assist Maintenance Technicians as needed: change light bulbs, minor repairs, facility cleanup
• Perform required EHS inspections
Excellent Career Development Opportunity!
After you have been in the role of Refining and Facilities Technician for 1 year you can apply for the Waste Management Facility Operator License Class I Class IV. Company paid training and certification!
Requirements include:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Good computer skills and able to use Excel
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to read and understand instructions and effectively communicate information to other employees
• Good problem-solving skills
• Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Physical and work condition demands of the position:
• Able to walk and stand the throughout the shift
• Able to reach and lift material
• Able to push and pull carts full of materials
• Able frequently lift up to 50-75 pounds, and transport full 55- gallon drums via manually operated drum dolly equipment
• Able to wear required PPE at all times with no restrictions
What we offer:
• 10 paid holidays a year
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Paid personal days
• 5 paid sick days per calendar year
• 401(k) Plan with a company match
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance and prescription drug coverage
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Corporate discount program
We have been in business for 151 years!
John C. Nordt, a brand of LeachGarner, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of precious metal products to the jewelry industry. The company was founded in 1872 in New York City, and has operated in Roanoke, Virginia since 1984. Nordt’s 45,000 square foot manufacturing plant has been specifically designed to fabricate precious metals products including wedding bands, diamond rings, bracelets and tubing of highest quality.
LeachGarner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment at LeachGarner is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.
LeachGarner does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
It is LeachGarner’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity .