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Stamp Mill Team Member
ORGANIZATION: Western Museum of Mining & Industry
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The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is home to an actual working stamp mill that fires up during special events a couple times a year. Built in 1978 using 19th century construction, the machinery is typical of western mills and dates from 1890-1920's. Stamp mills were used to pulverize ore from the mines. Once a month in the summer months and at the Harvest Fest in October, a team of stamp mill devotees operate the Yellow Jacket II stamp mill to the delight of visitors. If you love machinery or have an engineering, mechanical, or machine background, consider being a part of the stamp mill team! Training is necessary and provided by the museum. Interested volunteers can also learn to operate other outside machinery to include the Osgood Steam Shovel and trammer. This is a seasonal opportunity.
Put your skills to work and make history come alive!
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About Western Museum of Mining & Industry
Location:
225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80912, US
Mission Statement
Established in 1970, the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (WMMI) is a private nonprofit, 501(c) 3 whose mission is to preserve, collect and interpret the rich mining history and related industries of Colorado and the American West.
Description
Unique to WMMI is the actual operation of its carefully restored multi-ton steam engines and mining machines. The emphasis of the museum's collections is on the technology and technological history of mining and metallurgy, as well as the social history of the American West. Over 4,000 artifacts are on display at the 27-acre indoor/outdoor exhibit site, which includes a working hoist house; mine blacksmith shop; ten stamp mill; and multi-purpose center with exhibits, theater and a 13,000 volume research library. WMMI has been accredited by the American Association of Museums (one of only three Colorado Springs museums to hold this honor) since 1979, and is the only accredited mining museum in the western United States.
CAUSE AREAS
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Western Museum of Mining and Industry225 Northgate Blvd.Colorado Springs, CO 80921
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2024
SKILLS
- System Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Auto Mechanics / Repair
- Bike Mechanics / Repair
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Attend 1-2 training sessions; Stamp Mill/Outside Machinery operates once a month during Family Days in the summer. Starts in May and ends at the end of August.