Mill Operator

West Red Lake Gold Mines•Red Lake, ON

4d•CA$113,558 - CA$135,188•Onsite

About The Position

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is seeking a Mill Operator to safely operate mill equipment and circuits for the efficient processing of ore. This role reports to the Mill Supervisor and involves a 14:14 rotation, working both day and night shifts. The company is focused on restarting and expanding the historic Madsen Gold Mine and developing nearby high-grade gold deposits. They are committed to operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and creating long-term value.

Requirements

3+ plus years in milling environment
High mechanical aptitude.
Demonstrated ability to share knowledge gained with others and the ability to solve problems.
Able to perform physical work such as shovelling, lifting up to 50 pounds.
Able to work a 12-hour shift on a 14/14 day and night schedule.
Able to work in a dusty, noisy environment and able to recognize hazards and perform work without taking on risks.
Able to assess risk and/or seek help to work safely.
Ability to be flexible in job tasks and responsibilities so that work is balanced between team members.
Experience in operational circuits (Grinding, leaching, reagents, CND, tailings, crushing, elution & control room).
Strong Commitment to safety standards and operational excellence.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
Physically fit and capable of performing demanding mill conditions.
Committed to continuous improvement and adherence to company policies and provincial regulations.
Expectation of maintaining high housekeeping standards.
Must be willing to complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol test.

Nice To Haves

Mill Common Core Modules will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Safely operate mill equipment and circuits for the efficient processing of ore.
Ensure all operational activities are carried out safely and effectively, while consistently meeting production targets.
Follow safe working practices and site safety guidelines, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Ontario) and regulations, environmental standards, and company specific procedures and policies.
Support the mill operations Supervisor in the shift-by-shift operation of the mill.
Safely operate mobile equipment such as track skid steer loader, forklift, rock truck, amongst others.
Observe mill production monitoring equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Record safety, operational, and production data in accurate and legible circuit log sheets.
Clean up spillage complying with environmental and safety policies.
Maintain a high level of housekeeping in work area.
Monitor reagent delivery and addition systems.
Operate and monitor various circuits in the processing plant as required by the supervisor. Circuits include Crushing, Grinding, Leaching/Elution, Reagents, Detox and Tailings.
Inspect the circuits regularly to detect any trouble spots and have them corrected as quickly as possible.
Ensure the safe & efficient operation of all areas in the mill and report any unsafe conditions to mill supervisor immediately.
Develop an understanding of all the mill circuits through training, reading, and hands-on experience.
Always maintain a clean work area.
Other duties as assigned.