Posted 8 months ago
Mill Operator (Thompson Creek)
@ Centerra Gold
Canada
Overview
Centerra Gold is hiring a full-time Mill Operator at its Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho to run crushing, grinding, flotation and tailings equipment safely and efficiently. The work involves monitoring and controlling mill circuits, performing routine lubrication and maintenance, and working rotating schedules. The posting states an hourly rate of $32.78 to $43.71 plus benefits.
Pay:
$32.78–$43.71 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor primary crushing and conveying systems
- Control grinding circuit including SAG and ball mills
- Perform routine lubrication and maintenance
- Maintain safety, environmental and production targets in the mill
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or GED
- Working knowledge of mill circuits preferred
- Process knowledge of crushers, ball mills, flotation and tailings an asset
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting
- Ability to work rotating schedules
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · scout
- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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Centerra Gold
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Toronto |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 51 |
- Boost your knowledge and skills by joining an established organization
- Professional development within the organization
- Receive an hourly rate between $32.78 - $43.71, based on knowledge and experience, and plus top-notch benefits
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
About Centerra Gold
Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.
Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.
For more information, please see our website.
About Thompson Creek Mine
The Thompson Creek Mine is a primary, surface molybdenum mine and mill located approximately 48 kilometers southwest of the town of Challis in Idaho's Custer County.
In operations since 1983, the mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods with large electric-powered shovels that can each move up to 100,000 tons of waste rock and ore per day.
Thompson Creek Mine promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.
About The Opportunity
We are looking for a Mill Operator to join our Thompson Creek team. The Mill Operator Role is responsible for operating various processing equipment and maintaining efficient operations of the Mill including Crushing, Grinding, Flotation and Tailings in a safe and environmentally conscious manner supporting our Thompson Creek Mine site.
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operate and monitor the primary crushing system, including the gyratory crusher and conveying circuits.
- Monitor and control the grinding circuit, including SAG and ball mills, pumps, and associated equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance, including lubrication of the crusher system and milling equipment.
- Maintain the operational integrity of all areas in the mill; to achieve safety, environmental, quality, cost, and production targets.
- Develop an understanding of all mill circuits through training and experience.
- Performs any other responsibilities related to the Mill Operations role as required or as assigned by the Mill department.
About You
To qualify, the following skills and experiences are required:
- Minimum high school diploma or GED.
- Working knowledge of a variety of mill circuits including Grinding, Crushing, Tailings, etc. preferred.
- Process knowledge of crushers, ball mills, floatation, and tailings systems is an asset.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting agility.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to work rotating schedules.
- Support zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
About The Benefits
As a valued member of Centerra Gold's Thompson Creek Mine operation's team, you can look forward to a competitive hourly rate. Centerra's industry-leading benefits include**:
- PTO
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401k retirement plan with Company match
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Company Incentive Bonus
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
- Professional development within the organization
- Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
**Please note, compensation and benefit packages vary depending on department or position.
This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.
If you have the relevant skills to bring success to our team, then we invite you to apply today!
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