Mill Laborer (East Tennessee Mines)

Nyrstar; Tennessee; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyrstar is seeking a full-time operator for the crushing circuit, responsible for ensuring safe and efficient ore processing. The role includes routine checks, maintenance, and operating mobile equipment. Candidates should have experience in mining or industrial production and basic communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining, milling operations, or industrial production is desirable.
• Knowledge of Mines Regulations (MSHA principles).

Responsibilities

• Operate the crushing circuit to size ore for processing.
• Conduct pre-start checks and perform routine operational checks.
• Clear blocked transfer chutes and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Basic writing skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business, with a market-leading position in zinc and lead, and growing positions in other base and precious metals. Nyrstar operates mining, smelting, and other facilities across Europe, the Americas, and Australia, employing over 4,000 people. The company's global operations are strategically located near key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate raw material delivery and product distribution. In August 2019, Nyrstar's operating business became majority owned by Trafigura, a leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable, long-term platform for its market-leading operations worldwide.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to operate the crushing circuit to size ore for further processing through HMS and Grinding/Flotation circuits. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate safe behavior by wearing proper PPE, reporting all SHEC incidents, and complying with the site’s SHEC standards and procedures.
• Conduct pre-start checks, start the crusher circuit, and perform post-start checks.
• Perform routine operational checks.
• Clear blocked transfer chutes, overloaded screens, feeders, and conveyor belts.
• Implement lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Undertake fault finding and report process and mechanical issues.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, including inspections, changing screen panels, and identifying mechanical issues within the process circuit.
• Understand upstream and downstream circuit interactions and impacts.
• Fill out reports and logbooks accurately.
• Occasionally operate mobile equipment such as loaders, dozers, and skid steers.
• Stand, walk, sit, and use hands for gripping, handling, and feeling; reach, pull, and push; communicate verbally and listen.
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in mining, milling operations, or industrial production is desirable.
• Basic writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Mines Regulations (MSHA principles).
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

• Department: Internal & External
• This is a non-management, full-time position.

Application Process

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• Personal Information: First name, Last name, Email.
• Other Information: Proof of legal right to work in the United States, ability to pass a drug test, previous employment with us, how you heard about the position, available shifts, desired salary, and internal applicant notification.