Hard Skills
IntermediateBall Mill OperationOperating and controlling rotating drums to grind mineral ores into specific particle sizes required for further processing.
AdvancedLockout/Tagout (LOTO) ProceduresFollowing safety protocols to ensure that heavy machinery is properly de-energized and cannot be started during maintenance or cleaning.
IntermediateEquipment Monitoring and TroubleshootingIdentifying abnormal sounds, vibrations, or temperature changes in milling equipment to detect mechanical issues before failure.
EntryGrinding Media ManagementMonitoring and replenishing steel balls or other grinding media within the mill to maintain optimal crushing efficiency.
IntermediateMineral Sampling and TestingExtracting representative samples of the slurry or crushed rock to test for density, moisture content, and particle size distribution.
EntryConveyor System MaintenanceCleaning and performing basic adjustments to belt conveyors used to transport minerals to and from the ball mill.