Fire Assayer

SGS; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services across the country. We are seeking a casual Fire Assayer to join the Perth team to perform essential metallurgical duties.

Responsibilities include weighing, fluxing, firing, cupellation and sample preparation, following QC procedures and maintaining accurate records while minimising lead dust exposure. A valid driving licence and first aid certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence.
• First aid certificate.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork.
• Delivers superior results in a lab setting.
• Forklift licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, flux, fire, knock up and cupell samples in correct numerical order.
• Follow established QC procedures and avoid contamination.
• Manage recycling and disposal of pots, slag and cupels and other waste.
• Ensure all paperwork and electronic records are filled out accurately.
• Perform other tasks as needed, including weighing samples and sample prep.
• Use appropriate PPE and minimise lead dust exposure.

Skills

Driving licence

First aid certificate

Previous laboratory experience

Collaborates Effectively

Delivers Superior Results

Forklift licence

Job description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

SGS are seeking a causal Fire Assayer to join the team in Perth.

Duties include, however are not limited to:

• Responsible for weighing, fluxing, firing, knocking up and cupellation of samples in correct numerical order.
• These tasks to be carried out following established QC procedures and avoiding contamination.
• Responsible for managing the recycling and disposal operations for pots, slag and cupels and other waste.
• To make sure all relevant paperwork and electronic records are filled out correctly.
• To perform other tasks as needed, including weighing samples and sample prep.
• Must use appropriate personal protective equipment in the correct manner and work to minimise creation of lead dust.

Qualifications

To be successful you will have a:

• Driving licence
• First aid certificate
• Previous laboratory experience
• Collaborates Effectively
• Delivers Superior Results
• Forklift licence (desirable)

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

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SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.