Fire Assay Technician Minerals

Fire Assay Technician - Minerals - Kershaw South Carolina

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking aFire Assay Technicianto join our Minerals team inKershaw SC. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the minerals testing and mining services industry.

Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing services minerals inspection and trade services to support the minerals and mining supply chain globally from grassroots exploration to final product shipment. With industry-recognized technical expertise and an established global network Intertek offers end to end Total Quality Assurance across our clients entire resource development chain. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.We go beyond Testing Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide.Our Purpose: Bringing quality safety and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for

Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor the Fire Assay Technicianis responsible forprocessing client samples through the laboratory Fire Assay facility including weighing fluxing fusion digestion and presentation to AAS/ICP OES.

Shift/Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match generous vacation / sick time (PTO) tuition reimbursement and more.

What youll do:

• Ensure all sampling testing and analysis is conducted safely and accurately tomaintainconsistent quality standards

• Participatein:daily pre-start meetings shift handovers Safety meetings

• Prepare samples using a variety of digestionFire assayand fusion methods testingin accordance withlaboratory work instructions and test methodswith use ofappropriate PPE

• Ensureaccuratesample reconciliation and chain of custody report any anomalies to the supervisor/manager

• Undertake analysis of samples in accordancetodocumented Intertek laboratory proceduresdemonstratingcompetency to work alone and unassisted as appropriate

• Develop anddemonstratethe ability to multi-task and self-manage multiple jobs at once to maximize time utilization

• Complete workin a timely mannerby following the priorities set this includes but is not limited to picking up of samples sample preparation and instrumentation duties

• Conducting the routine weekly jobs about the laboratory involving reasonable manual labor required for the maintenance of a clean and contaminant free environment Work surfaces Safetycabinetsand equipment.

• Sample preparation duties such as racking of samples onto and off trolleys and shelving subsampling sieving and compositing of samples

• Weighing of samples for various analyses

• Inputting results to the Intertek laboratory information management system: MINLIMS

• Preparing reports and presenting them for quality control checking by the Laboratory Supervisor and Lab Manager

• Comply withall work instructions work procedures safe work procedures safe work instructions and lawful directions provided by the supervisor whether written or verbal.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum two (2) years experience in Fire Assay Technician role
• Ability to safely perform manual handling tasks including standing for extended periods and regularly lifting items weighingapproximately 50 poundsin accordance withsafe work practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for a laboratory and production environment
• Ability to work independently once trained while managing a fluctuating workload and changing priorities
• Capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment whilemaintainingsafety and quality standards
• Strong practical problem-solving skills with sound mechanical aptitude relevant to sample preparation equipment
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to support operational and production requirements
• Valid drivers license and reliable driving record is required

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associates Degree preferred
• Three years of experience in a Fire Assay Technician role

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please emailor call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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