Gold Mine Millwright Apprentice Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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We are 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 Chispas 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 Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.

Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.

Approximately 400 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

The Millwright Mechanic will report to the Fixed Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting on all fixed equipment across the mine site, including on surface and underground. The schedule for this position is 14 days on at the mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 14 days off.

Responsibilities:

• Stop work for safety concerns, and abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machinery at the mill, water treatment plants, and paste plants.
• Follow maintenance priorities and interact with operational personnel to coordinate maintenance activities with production requirements.
• Assess, monitor and recommend modifications to increase safety, environmental, and health aspects of the mill, water treatment plants, and fixed assets in the underground mine such as the paste plant and compressors.
• Assess, monitor and recommend modifications to increase gold recovery efficiency, plant availability and decrease operational costs.
• Maintain records of the mill maintenance department including safety meetings, attendance, vacations, scheduling, work order management and accidents.
• Intermediate welding and fabrication.
• Major equipment to service includes: jaw crusher, cone crusher, mobile and stationary screens and components of their operation, Conveyor circuits repairing and replacing, ball mill, process pumps and piping circuits, paste plants, vacuum pumps, compressors, filtration equipment and water treatment plant maintenance.
• Responsible for pre-shift inspection of work areas and equipment.
• Manage repairs and findings and escalating issues beyond simple repairs
• Employees must comply with all company policies including, but not limited to attendance, safety, environmental, and HR policies. Employees are responsible for understanding and complying with the Environment, Health, Safety and Social Responsibility Policy.
• Employees must protect the environment and their own safety, as well as those around them.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to work safely and promote safe behavior in others.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills. 
• Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems in a dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent safety, attendance, and work records.
• Certification/Degree in Heavy Equipment Mechanical Maintenance for a vocational tech school prefer or equivalent work history.
• 1-3 years of maintenance experience.
• Have own tools that will be shipped to the mine site by the company. 
• Excellent analytical, technical, communication, and problem solving skills are a must
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with all mine site personnel.
• Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
• Preference given to Alaskan residents.

Physical Demands: 

This position requires the ability to safely perform work in a mining environment, including, but not limited to:

Mine Site Information:

The Kensington Mine is located within the historic Berners Bay Mining District, a region with deep mining roots that date back over a century. The mine site is a remote camp located approximately 45 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. Transportation to and from the mine site happens twice per day (once in the morning and once in the afternoon) and takes approximately 1.5 hours each way. To get to the mine site, employees board a bus in Juneau that transports to the Yankee Cove dock (~30 minutes), then board a boat (~45 minutes), then board another bus to the camp area (~15 minutes). Food and housing is provided on-site to employees. Rooms are dormitory style with two twin beds, a TV, and storage for your personal belongings.

Notice to Applicants: 

After submitting your application, you will receive an automated email confirming receipt. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual updates or respond to application inquiries. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Many hiring managers work rotational schedules, and the review process may take several weeks. Please note that applicants should not expect additional communication during this time. If you are not selected for an interview, you will receive an email notification once the position has been filled.

Recruitment Window: 

Applications will be accepted through September 25th, 2026.

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.