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| Job Ref. #: | BOR0000W |
| Industry: | Packaging |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| State: | California |
| City: | Boron |
| Job Description: |
Rio Tinto Minerals (RTM), part of the Rio Tinto group, has temporary replacement openings for Machinists Journeymen based in Boron, California. These positions are located in the on-site at our Boron Operations in the Mechanical Department. These openings exist due to a lockout or labor disturbance that occurred on January 31, 2010. Mr. Kim Moulton, Director of Human Resources, U.S. Borax, Inc., is repsonsible for these openings. The Mechanical Department provides construction, installation, relocation, repair and preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment and facilities for the optimum operating efficiency of the Boron Plant. The Machinist Journeyman fabricates and repairs metal components. Machinist Journeymen are required to perform other duties as directed by the Department Supervisor. The successful candidate will be: - Able to read blueprints and drawings. - Must be skilled in the use of measuring devices and the safe operation of all tools used by a Machinist in manufacturing. - Willing to continue to develop knowledge and skills though training to become proficient in operating computerized equipment utilized in the Maintenance industry. - Use of machining tools typically used in a manufacturing environment. Qualifications: - Must be 18 years of age or older - Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required - Must have at least 4 years experience as a Machinist in a manufacturing environment - Must meet accepted standards for skilled craft work and be capable of working to within a .0001 tolerance level. - Demonstrate a safety conscious approach to work - Must have one to two years experience in metal fabrication, arc welding, oxygen and acetylene welding - Have an excellent work history including attendance, safety, & initiative - Are dependable & cooperative team player - Are physically capable of performing manual labor requiring bending, climbing stairs, and strength for lifting, pushing & pulling of various loads - Work all shifts on both a rotating & straight shift basis. Must work overtime, weekends & holidays as scheduled. - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Rio Tinto Minerals offers competitive compensation as well as excellent benefits, multiple and varied opportunities for growth and advancement, and the opportunity to be involved in exciting, leading-edge projects with one of the most progressive and forward-thinking companies in the industry. A competitive compensation and generous benefits package will be offered to the preferred candidate. Physical, drug screen, and background checks will be conducted. $24.90 is the hourly wage for this position. Applicants, upon hire, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. EOE Rio Tinto Minerals operates globally providing Talc and Borates to world markets serving more than 2,400 direct customers worldwide. Our team includes 2,500 people working at 40 facilities on five continents. Recognized as a leader in the industrial minerals industry because of our product quality, supply reliability and technical support, we are proud to be able to provide these building blocks for life and to help contribute to a better living for those around the world. With headquarters in Greenwood Village, Colorado, we have six operations within the United States, each with its own unique setting and opportunities. From our RTM Location in Boron, California we supply nearly half the global demand for refined borates - key ingredients in fiberglass, glass, ceramics, fertilizers, wood preservatives and many other products including the 20 Mule Team® Borax Natural Laundry Booster, a product of Borax since the late 1800's. For more information, please visit www.riotintominerals.com. Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa. Learn more at www.riotinto.com. Working along side the team at our Boron, California Operations allows you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting organization with a wide variety of places to make your home. Only two hours from Los Angeles, the beach and ski slopes, you can choose from big city convenience and country lifestyle. Most employees live approximately 60 miles from the site in Lancaster, Palmdale, Tehachapi, or Victorville. These cities all pose a great place to live and work with outstanding lifestyle and career prospects. For more information, please visit www.cityoflancasterca.org, www.cityofpalmdale.org, www.tehachapicalifornia.com, and www.ci.victorville.ca.us |
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| Post Date: | 02/27/2010 |
