Refining and Facilities Technician

Job Description

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.