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Certification
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Richard Wills

Ignace,ON

Summary

Mill Operator with a wide range of experience at New Gold Rainy River, skilled in equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven track record of enhancing production efficiency and reducing downtime through proactive problem-solving and teamwork. Adept at monitoring operations and streamlining processes to boost overall output.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mill Operator

New Gold Rainy River
06.2024 - Current
  • Primary Crusher Operator
  • Maintain flow of Ore to the Corse ore stockpile
  • Daily routine inspections of Equipment, Conveyors, and crusher tower
  • Maintain house keeping and debris build ups
  • Removal of tramp steel and magnet cleaning
  • Operate crusher control
  • Operate various types of heavy equipment for clean up tasks
  • Identified bottlenecks in the production process through close monitoring of workflow patterns.
  • Increased overall output, utilizing effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and streamline processes.

Mill Operator

Hudbay Minerals
09.2020 - 01.2024
  • Ore Receiving/Grinding Operator
  • Monitor feed conveyors and grizzly hoppers
  • Supplying grinding media to both ball and rod mill
  • Sampling and Density rounds
  • operate various types of heavy equipment, wheel loaders, forklifts,

skid steers, excavators

  • Enhanced product quality with strict adherence to safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
  • Protected team members and boosted performance by safely operating equipment in accordance with company compliance measures.

Level 2 Saw Mill Operator

Resolute Forrest Products
09.2017 - 07.2020
  • Demonstrated versatility by operating various types of milling machines as required based on production needs.
  • Operated De-barker line, Saw line Control room, Klin Control Operator.
  • Operated various heavy equipment, Wheel Loaders, Excavators, Forklifts, Skid steer.
  • Gained expertise in multiple areas of mill operations, allowing for seamless transitions between roles when needed due to absences or personnel changes.
  • Reduced downtime for equipment repairs by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they became critical.

Mill Laborer

Rubicon Minerals
12.2016 - 09.2017
  • Assist in operating grinding circuit
  • Shoveling Process Conveyors
  • Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating machinery in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in the troubleshooting of mechanical issues, reducing downtime in production lines.
  • Completed quality checks on raw materials and finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area, promoting a safe and organized workspace for all employees.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely.
  • Acquired Basic Mill common core

Education

High School Diploma -

Red Lake Distric High School
Red Lake, ON

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Safety compliance
  • Self motivation

Languages

English

Certification


  • Basic Mill Common Core
  • Basic Underground Common Core
  • Basic Surface Miner Common Core
  • Canadian Red Cross First Respoder

Timeline

Mill Operator

New Gold Rainy River
06.2024 - Current

Mill Operator

Hudbay Minerals
09.2020 - 01.2024

Level 2 Saw Mill Operator

Resolute Forrest Products
09.2017 - 07.2020

Mill Laborer

Rubicon Minerals
12.2016 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Red Lake Distric High School
Richard Wills