Fire Assay Technician

SGS; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

RRSP eligibility

Job summary

SGS in Canada is seeking a Fire Assay Technician to join the Geochemistry laboratory. You will perform fluxing, fusing, and cupelling to written procedures and assist with routine equipment maintenance. You will maintain accurate work order documentation, follow quality system protocols, and help with ad hoc projects as needed.

Education is a high school diploma; 0–1 year lab experience preferred. Starting wage is CAD 21.50 per hour with benefits including health, dental and vision coverage and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero to 1 year of relevant lab experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform Fire Assay techniques (fluxing, fusing, cupelling) per procedures.
• Maintain and document fusion sheets and logs.
• Follow Quality system protocols and report discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean work area and proper waste disposal.
• Assist with other areas of the Geochemistry lab when required.
• Coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Perform Fire Assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures.
• Carry out routine equipment maintenance under direction of supervisor.
• Complete and maintain accurate, up to date work order documentation, fusion sheets and logs in every respect.
• Follow all Quality system protocols and report discrepancies to Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean work environment which includes proper disposal of crucibles, cupels and fire assay lead wastes.
• Organize and label waste disposal.
• May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) is required
• Experience: zero to 1 year of relevant laboratory work experience preferred or equivalent lab experience through education.

Additional Information

Salary: starting at $21.50 per hour.

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.