Core Technician

At Climax Molybdenum, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery.

With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! Visit Welcome to Leadville, Colorado to learn more.

Under direct supervision, duties include the process, transport and storage of sample material; and the performance of housekeeping and other general tasks in support of departmental driven functions, projects and programs.

• Photograph core
• Manual handling and transport of sample material (core, pulps) between processing areas and storage
• Palletize core
• Load and unload core boxes
• Split and/or saw core
• Weigh samples
• Mark sampling intervals
• Measure RQD, specific gravity, and point load
• Generate/place bar codes and scan for dispatch to the lab
• Prepare samples for analysis using appropriate techniques
• Perform sample preparation for quality control program
• Select Geomechanical samples (uniaxial, direct shear); wrap and mark samples; capture Geomechanical data and enter it into forms/spreadsheets/databases
• Validation of daily drill progress including Driller’s Daily Log entry and capture
• Assist with department administrative functions and processes
• Perform other duties as required

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

• High School diploma or GED
• At least one (1) year of experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-Mc Mo Ran  promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory…