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SGSOperator: Fire Asssay
The Fire Assay Operator at SGS carries out routine preparation and analysis, mainly crushing, screening, milling, weighing, fluxing and fusion. The role delivers samples with their…
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The Fire Assay Operator at SGS carries out routine preparation and analysis, mainly crushing, screening, milling, weighing, fluxing and fusion. The role delivers samples with their job cards, meets turnaround times, records repairs and calibrations, and keeps the laboratory and working area clean. Operators rotate through sample preparation and fire assay and must follow quality and safety requirements. The posting asks for Grade 12 with mathematics and science and at…
Job Description
The Fire Assay Operator at SGS carries out routine preparation and analysis, mainly crushing, screening, milling, weighing, fluxing and fusion. The role delivers samples with their job cards, meets turnaround times, records repairs and calibrations, and keeps the laboratory and working area clean. Operators rotate through sample preparation and fire assay and must follow quality and safety requirements. The posting asks for Grade 12 with mathematics and science and at least three years in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Prepare samples by crushing, screening, milling, weighing, fluxing and fusion
- Run routine analysis and keep turnaround times
- Track and deliver samples with job cards
- Record repairs, calibrations and verifications, and keep the lab area clean
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
- Willing to work overtime, including at least two weekends per month, and to work shifts
- Basic understanding of SLIMS
Qualifications
- Grade 12 with mathematics and science, or equivalent through recognition of prior learning
- Knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples is an advantage
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Where is the job?
The posting lists South Africa, on site, in a full-time role.
What experience is needed?
A minimum of three years in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
Is pay stated?
The posting does not specify a salary.
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