Mining Process/Mill Operator — Safe, Team‑Driven Ore Processing

Bunker Hill Mining; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Mining is seeking a Process Operator to operate and monitor crushing, grinding, flotation, and dewatering circuits in our Kellogg, Idaho mine. You will help produce high-quality concentrates while prioritizing safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include running crushers and mills, adjusting process parameters, recording data, and collaborating with maintenance and metallurgical teams to maintain plant performance and uptime. A strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical mining processing training preferred.
• Experience operating mill/processing equipment in a mining environment.
• Ability to read process diagrams and control panel readouts.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork.
• Valid driver's license and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor crushing equipment to reduce ore to required sizes.
• Manage grinding circuits to achieve optimal particle size for processing.
• Oversee flotation cells and adjust reagents to separate minerals.
• Operate dewatering and filtration systems to produce concentrate.
• Record data, troubleshoot inefficiencies, and collaborate with maintenance.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in all activities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Process diagrams

Control panel readouts

Job description

Bunker Hill Mining is seeking a Process Operator to operate and monitor crushing, grinding, flotation, and dewatering circuits in our Kellogg, Idaho mine. You will help produce high-quality concentrates while prioritizing safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include running crushers and mills, adjusting process parameters, recording data, and collaborating with maintenance and metallurgical teams to maintain plant performance and uptime. A strong safety mindset is essential.