Helper 3 (Core Technician) - $19/hr

PVB Fabrications, Inc. (PVB), a direct-hire, multi-disciplined industrial construction, and metal fabrication company is seeking a Helper 3 (Core Technician) to support our client's mining geological Core Logging Facility. This position is regulated by Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) but it's not an active mining operation.

Type: Full-Time

Base Work Location: Tucson, AZ (Near I-10 & Wilmot)

Hourly Rate:$19.00

Anticipated start date: 01/19/2026

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Photographing geological core samples
• Moving/Handling geological core samples
• Prepping/Shipping
• Splitting, sampling, and palletizing drill core and other geological material in support of company operations
• Data entry using Microsoft Excel/Word

Qualifications (REQUIRED)

• Must pass pre-employment substance abuse testing.
• Basic Computer skills
• Have a minimum of 1 year experience in a heavy industrial workplace.
• Must be flexible with schedule and ability to work at various local sites if needed.

Skills/Abilities

• Must have knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office software
• Some travel to other worksites outside of the Tucson area may be required
• Must be able to lift up to 35-50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both in writing and verbally

Schedule Must be flexible!

• Four (4) Ten (10) hour days
• Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday (Assigned by the client after hire)
• Schedules are assigned by the client and may change based on production requirements.
• Other potential schedules could includeWednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Wednesday.

Benefits

• Voluntary Benefits such as Medical/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD/Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• 8 paid holidays/year
• Paid time off