Metallurgical Technician — Lab & Plant Ops

SGS; Perth; On-site; AUD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking motivated Metallurgical Technicians to join our team on a casual basis, supporting on-site operations across mineral processing and metallurgical testwork activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career professionals to build experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with exposure to both plant and laboratory operations. Emphasis on safety, data integrity, and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence preferred.
• First Aid certificate required or preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience in minerals processing, production, or lab environments.
• Exposure to metallurgical testing or laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with commodities and processing unit operations.
• Strong understanding of Occupational Health & Safety practices.
• High attention to detail with solid data recording and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in both plant and laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake sample management activities including labelling, receipting, inventory preparation and storage.
• Perform routine gold recovery testwork, including cyanide leach testing.
• Ensure process control equipment are calibrated and fully operational.
• Provide daily equipment performance updates.
• Assist plant operators with maintenance and optimisation of process equipment.
• Assist project metallurgists with survey sampling, collector trials, and laboratory-scale testwork.
• Interpret and report data to metallurgists, highlighting anomalies and supporting timely decision-making.
• Maintain accurate data entry and concentrate handling records.

Skills

Forklift licence

First Aid Certificate

Metals processing exp

OH&S knowledge

Data recording

Team collaboration

Job description

SGS Australia is seeking motivated Metallurgical Technicians to join our team on a casual basis, supporting on-site operations across mineral processing and metallurgical testwork activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career professionals to build experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with exposure to both plant and laboratory operations. Emphasis on safety, data integrity, and collaborative problem solving.