Mill Operator, Tech III

HECLA MINING CO.•Juneau, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating milling equipment and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. The Mill Operator, Tech III will perform pre-shift inspections, operate various types of milling and material handling equipment, troubleshoot equipment issues, maintain a clean work area, and adhere to all company policies and standards. The position requires strong behavioral skills including productive communication, cooperation, productivity, initiative, creativity, and dependability.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent
Current authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

One or more years in a milling environment utilizing grinding and float circuits

Responsibilities

Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or losses
Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work
Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable
Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable
Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations
Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner
Using and maintaining PPE
Providing suggestions for improving work processes
Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets
Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits
Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job
Participating in risk assessment methodology
Participating in safety initiatives
Receiving training and instruction as required
Maintaining good housekeeping standards
Performs pre-shift inspections and operates apron feeders, conveyors, SAG mills, ball mills, tower mills, gravity separation equipment, flotation equipment, thickeners and pressure filters, loaders, bulldozers, hydraulic rock breakers, bobcats, forklifts and overhead cranes.
Performs reagent handling including mixing and transferring of flotation reagents, flocculants, and other water treatment chemicals.
Operates PLC-based control systems and PC-based supervisory control systems.
Troubleshoots milling equipment to assist maintenance personnel and identify problems in early stages.
Maintains a clean, hazard free work area.
Conforms with HSEQ standards and practices relating to job assignments; prepares appropriate paperwork and reports relating to production activity, machinery and work area inspections; other duties as assigned by management.
Complies with attendance, safety, environmental and HR policies.