Mill 2 - Smoky Canyon (Afton, WY)

Summary

Operate loader, dozer, and other milling equipment to meet company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Good attitude and willingness to learn
• Pre-shift and work area inspections
• Safely operate, move material, and feed the mill at the proper rate on the loader in various weather conditions as assigned by the Shift Supervisor
• Learn to service loader
• Clean and maintain areas in the mill
• Learn and perform light maintenance in the mill
• Learn to operate Mill support equipment including but not limited to: the boiler, the skid steer loader, and the forklift
• Learn to inspect Milling facilities and processing equipment
• Learn to maintain 400 TPH for 3 (three) hours without loosing feed
• Learn the proper techniques to maintain the loader pad level and keep free of obstacles (rocks)
• Learn how to sort rejects and dispose of them in the appropriate area(s)
• Learn to blend various ore types to maintain ore quality as directed by mill supervisor
• Assist with other milling needs and necessities

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Requirements

• Understand mechanical and operational limits of the mill and milling equipment
• Follow and understand proper start-up and shut-down procedures of the process feed
• Complete equipment task training
• Communicate clearly with mine personnel
• Valid drivers license or equivalent
• Be aware of equipment problems and report them to proper personnel
• The employee shall perform his/her work duties in compliance with all Facility, Company, and Regulatory (State or Federal) Environmental, Health, Safety and/or Security policies, rules and regulations.  This includes but is not limited to: maintaining a safe and secure work environment, protecting company sensitive information, and reporting suspicious or unauthorized activities and/or behaviors.
• Complete skill sets to move to Mill Level 2 within 90 (ninety) days as outlined in “Skill Based Advancement System - Mill”
• Learn/complete “Mill loader operator standards-Mill Level 1” as outlined in “Skill Based Advancement System - Mill”
• Learn/complete “General Milling knowledge –Mill Level 1” as outlined in “Skill Based Advancement System – Mill”

Other Information

Knowledge/Skills

• “Team Skills” as outlined in the “Skill Based Advancement System - Mill”
• Reasoning Skills
• Ability to learn and apply new skills

Physical/Environmental

• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally
• May be required to, but not limited to; sit, stand, kneel, crouch, climb, bend, and reach for unspecified time periods during a shift
• Work exposures may include, but not limited to, the following conditions: wind, rain, snow, extreme heat, extreme cold, noise, dust, chemical and electrical hazards