Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters that works long-term to guarantee society's access to base and precious metals. For a century, our work has been part of the value chains that shape modern society. At Boliden, we know that the metals we mine and make available will continue to play a crucial role in the future - what matters is how we produce them. Join us and drive change for future generations.

Your role

We are now looking for three preparers to join the Aitik preparation team. The focus of the role is on drilling, over time the role will include more responsibility in sampling, loading and blasting and servicing of drilling equipment. You will work a 12-hour shift on a fixed rolling schedule consisting of equal parts day and night shifts.

Your team

You will be part of a 3-person shift team, working closely with other manufacturing and production functions in Aitik. The team is highly experienced and supports each other in their daily work. During your induction period, you will work alongside experienced colleagues and be given the necessary training to ensure you feel confident in your role.

Your tasks

You will initially:

• Control the Pit Viper 351 drilling machine, both from the control room and directly from the drilling rig in the field
• Monitor drilling processes and manage the control systems

Over time, your duties will be broadened to include:

• Light servicing, machine maintenance and replacing wear parts on the drilling equipment
• Cuttings sampling of ore and waste rock samples and setting out
• Loading and blasting, including boosting with Fordyn, connecting blasts, conducting blasting and doling training

The work is partly outdoors in varying weather conditions and there are heavy elements

Your contribution

We look forward to working with you who builds good relationships and collaborates well with others in cross-functional teams. To succeed in this role, you will be attentive, responsible and used to staying focused in an environment where safety is always the first priority. You thrive in a combination of independent work and teamwork. The work requires accuracy, technical understanding and high safety awareness at all times.

Requirements:

• Complete upper secondary education or equivalent education
• Good computer skills
• Communication skills in Swedish and English
• Driving license B for passenger car

It is meritorious with experience from the mining industry, hot work, fall protection training and blasting license. If you have machine experience and previous training, experience of drilling and / or loading, it is also advantageous.

Why work with us

At Boliden, we believe in promoting a workplace where care, courage and responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a workplace where we believe in collaboration and where what you contribute will have a direct impact on future generations. We are a company of responsible and creative people all working towards the same vision; to become the most sustainable and respected metal supplier in the world.

Apply today to be part of something truly meaningful!

At Boliden, diversity and inclusion is a driver of innovation. We know that different perspectives and experiences strengthen us and help us stay ahead in an important and exciting industry. That's why we encourage applications from people with different backgrounds and viewpoints. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone can feel safe and inspired to reach their full potential.

Want to know more about the role? Contact Recruiting Manager Sofia Nilsson, Sofia.Nilsson@boliden.com, +46702125288

Questions about the application will be answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner Amanda Johansson, Amanda.2.johansson@boliden.com

For union information, please contact IF Metall, metall.aitik@boliden.com

Last day to apply: Tuesday, April 7

As part of Boliden's qualitative recruitment work and systematic security work, background checks may be included in the recruitment process.

As the position you have applied for involves handling explosives, you will, in accordance with the Act on Flammable and Explosive Goods (2010:1011), undergo a background check for approval by the Swedish Civil Defense Authority (MCF) during the recruitment process.

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