Aurubis Heavy Equipment Operator

Position:  Heavy Equipment Operator (Direct Hire)
Company: Aurubis
Location: Augusta, GA (On-site)
Schedule: Multiple shifts available (see below)

Job Summary

HTI is hiring Heavy Equipment Operators for Aurubis in Augusta, GA. Join a global leader in non-ferrous metals and copper recycling as they build a high-tech, multi-metal recycling facility in North America. This is a direct-hire opportunity with strong benefits and long-term growth potential.

Shifts Available

• 1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:30 AM

Shift Differential: +$2.00/hr for any hours worked between 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Benefits & Perks

• Direct hire
• 401(k) with matching + competitive retirement savings
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance + income protection
• Generous paid time off

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will support material handling and recycling operations by:

• Operating heavy mobile equipment such as forklifts, wheel loaders, and excavators in a safe and efficient manner
• Handling daily warehouse responsibilities, including:
  • Loading/unloading trucks and other vehicles
  • Blending materials
  • Pulling orders
  • Labeling received goods
  • Inspecting products prior to shipping
• Executing and continuously improving workflows within material handling, with a focus on recycling raw materials for non-ferrous metallurgy
• Completing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3–5 years equipment/machine operation in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively; stand/walk for long periods
• Willing/able to work in a smelter environment and high-heat conditions
• Physical ability to climb, reach, twist/turn, stoop, and perform hands-on tasks
• Driver’s license for industrial trucks and overhead crane operation (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience (or willingness to learn): oxygen burner lance and demolition robot
• Safety-focused, team-oriented, reliable, and open to feedback/change

HTI and Aurubis are Equal Opportunity Employers (M/D/F/V/SO).