Metallurgy Technician (Welshpool)

Au-Imo; Australia; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Australia in Welshpool is seeking a casual Metallurgy Technician to support client-focused metallurgical testing activities. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will handle samples, prepare materials, and perform routine testwork to deliver accurate results.

You will work with the team on QA/QC procedures, maintain records, and apply attention to detail while working a Monday to Friday roster with early shifts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in minerals processing, production or laboratory testing industries.
• Knowledge and experience with various commodities and unit operations.
• Experience in metallurgical laboratory operations and/or testing operations.
• Forklift certification.
• First aid training.
• Availability to work on a casual roster, Monday to Friday, with shifts generally between 6 am and 3 pm.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, and manage samples, including inventory preparation
• Conduct metallurgical testwork: sample drying and weighing
• Perform rotary and riffle splitting; crushing and grinding
• Carry out routine comminution testing and grind establishments
• Deliver high-quality testwork within project timelines
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to QA/QC procedures
• Support senior technicians and the wider team

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Laboratory operations

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift certification

First aid training

Job description

Job Description

Enjoy hands-on laboratory work? Join SGS - Metallurgy Pty Ltd in Welshpool as a casual Metallurgy Technician and put your skills to work across a range of client-focused metallurgical testing activities. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you’ll help deliver accurate, high-quality results through day-to-day testwork.

From managing samples and preparing materials to carrying out routine testing, you’ll play an important part in keeping laboratory operations running safely and efficiently, with quality at the heart of everything you do.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Receive, prepare, and manage samples, including inventory preparation
• Conduct a range of metallurgical testwork activities, including:
  • Sample drying and weighing
  • Rotary and riffle splitting
  • Crushing and grinding
  • Routine comminution testing and grind establishments
• Deliver high-quality testwork within project timelines
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to QA/QC procedures
• Use your initiative to work independently and support senior technicians and the wider team
• Apply strong attention to detail to maintain consistent work standards

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• 1–2 years’ experience in minerals processing, production or laboratory testing industries.
• Knowledge and experience with various commodities and unit operations.
• Experience in metallurgical laboratory operations and/or testing operations.
• Forklift certification.
• First aid training.
• Availability to work on a casual roster, Monday to Friday, with shifts generally between 6 am and 3 pm.

Additional Information

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

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.

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.