Sample Preparation Technician - DIDO

SGS; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and inspection company in Ontario is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician responsible for sorting and processing geological materials. This physically demanding role requires a high school diploma and strong analytical skills. Candidates must reside within a 6-hour commute from Red Lake. The position involves shift work with some extended hours.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform sorting, transferring, drying, crushing and pulverizing geological materials.
• Conduct routine quality checks and report data if outside acceptable parameters.
• Maintain clean workbench area and ensure equipment is in good order.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Mechanical skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

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 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

The Sample Preparation Technician is responsible for performing routine sorting, transferring, drying, crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials in accordance with client work order instructions and laboratory quality guidelines and procedures.

*Applicants have to reside in Canada within a 6-hour commute of Red Lake, this is a drive-indrive-out, 2 weekson 2 weeksoff rotational position.

*Valid driver's license, and vehicle required for travel to and from work location, accommodations provided.

*This position is physically demanding with repetitive tasks andrequires shift work (days and nights). 12-hourshifts.

• Unpack, sort, transfer, dry samples and assist Crew leaders as required
• Execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis, dust loss and report data immediately to the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability parameters.
• Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary.
• Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the Supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment i.e. pulverizing time or crushers gapping.
• Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
• May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license is required
• Experience: 0-1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
• Strong analytical and mechanical skills
• Ability to perform routine bench tests
• A willingness to learn new analytical tests, instrumentation and procedures
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time, ability to work evening shifts
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
  

Additional Information

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.

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