Fire Assay Technician

Job Description

The Fire Assay Technician performs Fire Assay techniques, following written work instructions, to determine various mineral and metal concentrations in samples.

Directly reports to Assistant Branch Manager, MIN or to a Branch Manager, MIN

Dotted reporting line to the Operations Manager, MIN

Performs Fire Assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures.

Performs routine equipment maintenance under direction of a supervisor

Completes and maintains accurate, up to date work order documentation, fusion sheets and logs.

Follows all Quality system protocols and reports discrepancies to the supervisor.

Maintains a clean work environment, which includes proper disposal of crucibles, cupels and fire assay lead wastes.

Organizes and labels waste disposal.

Responsible for the safe keeping, accuracy and completeness (including tracking/reasons for any changes).

Works independently or together with a supervisor and other analysts on a regular basis and must meet the required sample turnaround time with expected quality of results as it directly impact client.

May be required to process multiple samples utilizing similar testing methods.

May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections as needed.

May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervises others: No

Has hiring and terminating responsibilities: No

Number of employees directly reporting to this job: 0 Supervisory Employees, 0 Non-Supervisory Employees

Qualifications

· High School/GED or equivalent AND

· Minimum 1 year of experience in a laboratory setting with direct experience in Fire Assay

· Associate degree in Science AND

· 2 years of experience in Fire Assay

Language Skills: English – Intermediate level of proficiency required

Mathematical Skills: Intermediate level of skills required

Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required

Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Ability to multi-task the different fire assay stations to ensure production proceeds in a timely/efficient manner.

Must have good hand/eye coordination to make accurate fusion pours without affecting quality.

No travel required.

Position requires regular use and manipulation of Fusion Furnaces, Cupelation Furnace, Annealing Furnace, Balances, including micro balances, and multi pour systems.

Stand - Constantly

Move or traverse - Constantly

Sit - Occasionally

Use hands - Constantly

Reach with hands and arms - Frequently

Climb or balance - None

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - None

Talk/hear - Occasionally

Taste/Smell - None

Lift/carry/push or pull - Frequently

Lift/carry/push or pull 20 pounds

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimension vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

No special auditory requirements

Varies; will require incumbent to have flexible schedule, including overnight, weekends and holidays.

Position requires occasional overtime.

Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions - None

Work near moving mechanical pats - Frequently

Work in high, precarious places - None

Fumes or airborne particles - Frequently

Toxic or caustic chemicals - Frequently

Outdoor weather conditions - None

Extreme cold (non-weather) - None

Extreme heat (non-weather) - Frequently

Risk of electrical shock - None

Work with explosives - None

Risk of radiation - None

Vibration - None

Bio-hazard - None

Loud (examples: metal can manufacture department, large earth-moving equipment)

Need to be medically cleared to wear a respirator

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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