Technician

alsglobal; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

ALS is seeking enthusiastic Technicians to join our metallurgical services lab in Balcatta, Perth. This casual role offers up to 75 hours per fortnight with day/afternoon and occasional night shifts, with a view to permanent full-time employment after a period of service and successful performance.

You will perform metallurgical testwork safely, maintain high cleanliness standards, and support clients' expectations; training will be provided to successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or mine-site role is preferred; training will be provided.
• Demonstrated communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to work shifts (day/afternoon, some night) and in a team.
• Good literacy, numeracy and computer skills; physically able for manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Undertake laboratory activities including sample preparation, digestion, fusing and instrument operation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety; ensure timely, accurate processing.
• Adhere strictly to ALS procedures and policies.
• Work independently and as part of a team; adapt to shift rotations as required.

Skills

Lab & mine-site experience

Shift work availability

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Manual handling

Literacy & numeracy

Computer skills

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The Role

ALS is seeking enthusiastic Technicians to join our metallurgical services business based in Perth, WA. You will be a casual employee working up to 75 hours a fortnight (shift work is required for this role- day/afternoon and occasional night shifts), with a view to permanent full-time employment after a period of service and successful performance.

Reporting to the Area Supervisor your responsibilities as a team member, will be to perform metallurgical laboratory testwork procedures safely and successfully to meet the expectations of our clients.

These are not FIFO mine site positions. All training will be provided.

The day to day

Applicants will be based in the Balcatta laboratory, typical duties include:

• Undertake laboratory activities which may include but are not limited to cleaning, labelling, weighing, bulking, sample preparation, digestion, fusing, instrument operation, classical methods, completing jobs/runs for subsequent procedures.
• Apply time management skills so that routine laboratory activities are conducted in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Maintenance of high standards of cleanliness in the workplace.
• Strict compliance to ALS procedures and policies.

The essentials

Applicants with previous experience in similar laboratory or mine site roles will be highly regarded, however, training will be provided for successful applicants with no experience.

Suitable candidates for this role must have:

• Good communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and be highly motivated.
• Ability to undertake Shift work, both Day and Afternoon as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good physical fitness with the ability to perform manual handling tasks.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
• Alignment to ALS core values and culture.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.