Mining Plant Operator – Safe, Efficient Processing

Magris Talc; Cameron (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Magris Talc seeks an operator to safely run plant mining and processing equipment and monitor all equipment. Responsibilities include feeding, sorting, and testing samples while maintaining quality and communicating with technicians.

The role requires experience with MSHA rules, front-end loaders, haul trucks, and general process plant knowledge. A high school diploma or GED is required, with potential training across shifts and locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One or more years operator experience, preferably in mining/milling or industrial environment.
• MSHA rules experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure MSHA and HSEQ procedures are implemented and followed.
• Operate the plant sorting facility safely and productively.
• Maintain feed flow and coordinate with mining operators for production.
• Monitor product grades and production rate to control feed and quality.
• Communicate with plant operators and quality technicians.
• Operate front-end loader and haul trucks for moving materials.
• Collaborate with maintenance to keep plants at high availability.
• Perform level 1 plant maintenance during shutdowns as required.
• Complete pre-shift inspections on mobile equipment.
• Assist Plant Operations Lead Person in resource use and daily tasks.
• Collect and test process samples.
• Sort ore on sorting belt; perform housekeeping and cleanup tasks.
• Flex shifts or locations as needed for training and coverage.

Skills

Safety risk assessment

Adverse weather work

MSHA rules experience

Operate front-end loader

Operate haul trucks

Process plant knowledge

Computer literacy

One+ year mining operator experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Magris Talc seeks an operator to safely run plant mining and processing equipment and monitor all equipment. Responsibilities include feeding, sorting, and testing samples while maintaining quality and communicating with technicians.

The role requires experience with MSHA rules, front-end loaders, haul trucks, and general process plant knowledge. A high school diploma or GED is required, with potential training across shifts and locations.