Process Operator
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Bunker Hill Mining Corporation
📍 Kellogg, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Position Overview
The Processing Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring equipment in the crushing, grinding, floatation, and dewatering / filtration circuits to ensure efficient processing of ore and production of high-quality concentrates with a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and teamwork.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Processing Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring equipment in the crushing, grinding, floatation, and dewatering / filtration circuits to ensure efficient processing of ore and production of high-quality concentrates with a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and teamwork.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor crushing equipment (e.g., jaw crushers, cone crushers) to reduce ore to required sizes.
- Manage grinding circuits (e.g., ball mills, rod mills) to achieve optimal particle size for floatation.
- Oversee flotation cells to separate lead and zinc minerals from waste rock, adjusting reagents and parameters as needed.
- Operate dewatering and filtration systems (e.g., thickeners, filters) to produce concentrate and manage tailings.
- Perform routine inspections of equipment, identifying and reporting maintenance needs or ...