Mill Operator

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Mill Operator to oversee milling and crushing operations in a mining environment. You will ensure safe operation of feeders, crushers, conveyors, grinding mills, flotation cells, and other equipment while monitoring production data and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include performing samples, adjusting reagents, and coordinating with the Mill Supervisor to maintain efficient processes. Prior process-plant experience and a strong safety record are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work safely and promote safe behavior in others.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems.
• Excellent safety, attendance, and work records.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Clear verbal and written communication with mine site personnel.
• Ability to work safely in a mining environment and varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable.
• Ability to participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds often and 50+ pounds occasionally.
• One year of experience in a process plant (preferred).
• Previous experience with flotation and gravity concentration (preferred).
• Preference given to Alaska residents.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Mill Supervisor.
• Operate and oversee milling and crushing processes.
• Stop work for safety concerns and follow safety best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Safely operate feeders, crushers, conveyors, grinding mills, flotation cells, pumps, slurry flows, sampling equipment, reagents, thickeners, and tools.
• Operate crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, and filtration circuits.
• Perform flocculent and reagent mixing and addition.
• Operate mobile equipment including loaders, excavators, rock breakers, skid steer loaders, forklifts, and extended boom forklifts.
• Monitor mill production equipment for safe and efficient operations.
• Record operational and production data.
• Transfer materials, supplies, and products using mobile equipment, overhead cranes, and hand tools.
• Clean up spills and maintain machinery, equipment, materials, and products.
• Comply with company, state, and federal environmental, safety, and other standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Milling Operations

Crushing Processes

Safety Compliance

Mobile Equipment Operation

Production Monitoring

Team-Oriented Mindset

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Feeders

Crushers

Conveyors

Grinding Mills

Flotation Cells

Pumps

Slurry Flows

Sampling Equipment

Thickeners

Hand Tools

Job description

• Report to the Mill Supervisor
• Operate and oversee milling and crushing processes
• Stop work for safety concerns and follow safety best practices, policies, and procedures
• Safely operate feeders, crushers, conveyors, grinding mills, flotation cells, pumps, slurry flows, sampling equipment, reagents, thickeners, and tools
• Operate crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, and filtration circuits
• Perform flocculent and reagent mixing and addition
• Operate mobile equipment including loaders, excavators, rock breakers, skid steer loaders, forklifts, and extended boom forklifts
• Monitor mill production equipment for safe and efficient operations
• Record operational and production data
• Transfer materials, supplies, and products using mobile equipment, overhead cranes, and hand tools
• Clean up spills and maintain machinery, equipment, materials, and products
• Comply with company, state, and federal environmental, safety, and other standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work safely and promote safe behavior in others
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems
• Excellent safety, attendance, and work records
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with all mine site personnel
• Ability to work safely in a mining environment and varying environmental conditions
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable
• Ability to participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds often and 50+ pounds occasionally
• One year of experience in a process plant (preferred)
• Previous experience with flotation and gravity concentration (preferred)
• Preference given to Alaska residents

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating milling and crushing processes while adhering to safety standards and protocols. Proficient in using mobile equipment and monitoring production data to ensure efficient operations in a mining environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Milling Operations
• Crushing Processes
• Safety Compliance
• Mobile Equipment Operation
• Production Monitoring

Hard Skills

• Flotation Operation
• Grinding Operation
• Thickening Process
• Filtration Circuit Operation
• Reagent Mixing
• Data Recording
• Material Transfer
• Spill Cleanup
• Equipment Maintenance
• Emergency Response

Soft Skills

• Team-Oriented Mindset
• Problem Solving
• Clear Communication
• Adaptability
• Strong Work Ethic

Industry Keywords

• Mining Environment
• Safety Best Practices
• Environmental Standards
• Process Plant Experience
• Alaska Residency Preference

Tools & Technologies

• Feeders
• Crushers
• Conveyors
• Grinding Mills
• Flotation Cells
• Pumps
• Slurry Flows
• Sampling Equipment
• Thickeners
• Hand Tools