Vacant job

Preparation Technician

for Aitik's Preparation Team

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

Your role:

You will work in a team of ten employees. Working hours are scheduled for K2. As part of the Preparation Team, you will be offered a varied job. You will have the opportunity to work with drilling, loading/blasting, sample taking, and drill service. The work takes place outdoors in all weather conditions, and heavy lifting as well as working at heights are common tasks.

Your responsibilities:

• Drilling: Drilling with Pit Viper 351 from the cabin and control room. Nighttime drilling will be prioritized first.
• Loading/blasting: Boosting with Fordyn, connecting blasts, performing explosions, and conducting safety training.
• Sample taking: Taking samples of ore and waste rock and setting them out.
• Drill service: Changing wear parts, servicing, and performing minor repairs on our drilling machines.

Your contribution:

We look forward to working with you who build good relationships and collaborate well with others in cross-functional teams. To succeed in this role, you are responsible, flexible, and communicative. You also share our values of care, courage, and responsibility.

Qualifications include...

• High school education or equivalent education
• Communication skills in Swedish and English
• Driver's license B for passenger car

It is advantageous to have hot work, fall protection training, and blasting license. If you have machine experience and previous training/experience in drilling and/or loading, that is also a plus.

For your information: Since the tasks involve handling explosives, you will undergo a background check for approval by the police authority in accordance with the Explosive Substances Act (2010:1011) during the recruitment process.

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 your contributions will have a direct impact on future generations. We are a company made up 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!

If you have questions regarding the position, you can contact me as the recruiting manager, Team Leader Linda-Marie Lantto, [email protected], phone 0970-72 95 11. I appreciate your interest!

Questions about the application can be answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner Britt-Marie Persson, [email protected], phone 070-601 74 95.

Union information can be obtained from IF Metall, [email protected]

Application deadline: January 28, 2026.

Do not wait to submit your application as recruitment is ongoing.

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