Mine​/Crusher Operator

Company Overview

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

The Mine/Crusher Operator position is responsible for safely operating and conducting operator maintenance checks on heavy earthmoving equipment and/or crushing equipment as determined by employee experience and skill development. This position requires the employee to safely operate haulage equipment. The Mine/Crusher Operator must be able to demonstrate proficiency in operating equipment as determined by experience. This may include crushing plant, crushing equipment and heavy equipment.

Employees are required to complete accurate pre-operation records of equipment and equipment operating time. Demonstrate safe working practices and be proactive on safety and environment issues.

• MINE/CRUSHER OPERATOR LEVELS (Operator 1, Operator 2, Operator Trainee) – TBD depending on experience and skill level
• Report unsafe acts, situations or conditions.
• Work incident and injury free.
• Safely operate 40-ton, 70-ton, and 100-ton haul trucks. This may also include other heavy equipment or crushing equipment as determined by prior experience.
• Complete any other tasks as needed or as directed by management.
• CRUSHER – TBD depending on experience and skill level
• Clean up around crushing equipment, assist with maintenance of conveyors, crusher, and radial stacker.
• Maintain housekeeping and clean up spills around crushing circuit.
• Adjust crusher circuits to maintain safety and required production.
• Measure and document differential bag house pressure readings.
• Regulate water usage to manage dust control and permit requirements.
• EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – TBD depending on experience and skill level
• Safety operates other various large heavy equipment (bulldozer, motor grader, front end loader, skid steer, excavator, water truck.)

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience on a crushing plant or crusher control room operation strongly preferred.
• Experience on large bulldozers in open pit mining and pioneering environment strongly preferred.
• Experience on large front-end loaders in a hard rock open pit mining environment preferred.
• Valid Drivers License to drive company vehicles on and off property.

• Current MSHA part 46 or part 48 trained.
• Trained on front end loaders, bull dozers, crusher.
• Proficiency in the operation of support equipment.
• Basic working knowledge of open pit safety rules and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems of equipment to perform and document pre-shift inspections to evaluate mechanical condition of crushing equipment and ancillary equipment.
• Shift work may be required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, understand and speak English.
• Be able to work well with others and adapt to a changing  able to demonstrate the ability to operate all equipment on the crushing plant and fill in as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic…