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Crusher Operator

Coeur Alaska, Inc.

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Lovelock, NV
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

 

We Pursue a Higher Standard

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chiapas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Rochester is a world-class open-pit, heap-leach silver and gold operation and home to Coeur Mining’s largest expansion project in its 95-year history. Following commercial production in 2024, the mine is ramping up toward tripling historical production rates and holds the largest silver reserve in the United States.

For more than 40 years, Coeur Rochester has been a proud community partner, supporting local culture, education, and wellness initiatives. With a team of approximately 500+ employees, we foster a safe, collaborative environment focused on career growth and development. Join us and build your future with a team committed to excellence.


About the Job:

As a Crusher Ground Person at Rochester, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the flow of materials through the crushing circuit, ensuring efficiency and safety at every step. Your responsibilities will include assisting with equipment maintenance, monitoring conveyor systems, and collaborating with the team to optimize production output. This role demands vigilance, teamwork, and a commitment to following strict safety protocols in a dynamic industrial environment.


Responsibilities: 

  1. Responsible for the operation of the crusher system
  2. Clean up crusher area including hand shoveling, skid steer operation, compressed air operating, etc.
  3. Day-to-day inspections, monitoring and maintaining of the Three-Stage Crushing Facilities
  4. Operates panel board to control conveying, crushing, and sizing of ore to prepare it for leaching
  5. Notifies maintenance and loading personnel of delays or malfunctions
  6. Does minor maintenance and preventive maintenance to crushing system
  7. Some heavy equipment operation is necessary to clean up and feed crushing system

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
  • Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects
  • Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
  • Rotation of work assignments to maintain training
  • Respirator use is required
  • Follow all procedures and safety measures such as, confined space, working at heights, etc., to assure safe production
  • Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 80% of job is outdoors
  • Able to lift 65 lbs. on an occasional basis
  • Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
  • Able to travel up and down stairs on a regular basis

 

Additional Information: 

Rotating Shifts: 5 On, 4 Off / 4 On, 5 Off (12-hour shifts, days and nights)

  • Hourly Rate Range: $27.86 – $42.26 (DOE)
  • Quarterly bonus up to $4,100 (up to $16,400 annually)
  • Relocation available for certain positions
  • Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)
  • 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting
  • Flexible schedule
  • Bus service from Lovelock, Winnemucca, and Fallon
  • Travel pay for those outside of bussing service
  • Complimentary health clinic in Lovelock for benefit-enrolled employees and their dependents, providing convenient access to quality care at no additional cost


It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.