Fire Assay Technician - Minerals

Intertek Group; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

PTO / vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek seeks a Fire Assay Technician for its Minerals team in Kershaw, South Carolina. The role involves processing client samples in the Fire Assay facility, including weighing, fluxing, fusion, digestion, and presentation for AAS/ICP OES.

The position requires manual handling, safe operation of lab equipment, and the ability to work on 12-hour rotating shifts. Intertek offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in minerals testing and mining services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years of experience in Fire Assay Technician role.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds and perform manual handling tasks.
• Strong communication skills for lab and production settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sampling, testing and analysis meet safety and quality standards.
• Participate in daily pre-start meetings and shift handovers.
• Prepare samples using digestion, fire assay and fusion methods per procedures.
• Maintain sample reconciliation and chain of custody; report anomalies.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and input results into MINLIMS.
• Prepare reports and support quality control checks by supervisors.

Skills

Manual Handling

Laboratory Safety

Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

MINLIMS

Fire Assay Equipment

Job description

Fire Assay Technician - Minerals - Kershaw, South Carolina

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking aFire Assay Technicianto join our Minerals team inKershaw, SC. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the minerals testing and mining services industry. Intertek Minerals provides geochemical assay and testing services, minerals inspection and trade services to support the minerals and mining supply chain globally from grassroots exploration to final product shipment. With industry-recognized technical expertise and an established global network, Intertek offers end to end Total Quality Assurance across our clients’ entire resource development chain. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, theFire Assay Technicianis responsible forprocessing client samples through the laboratory Fire Assay facility, including weighing, fluxing, fusion, digestion and presentation to AAS/ICP OES.

Shift/Schedule: 12 hour rotating shifts

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure all sampling, testing and analysis is conducted safely and accurately tomaintainconsistent quality standards
• Participatein:daily pre-start meetings, shift handovers, Safety meetings
• Prepare samples using a variety of digestion,Fire assayand fusion methods testingin accordance withlaboratory work instructions and test methodswith use ofappropriate PPE
• Ensureaccuratesample reconciliation and chain of custody ismaintained.Immediately report any anomalies to the supervisor/manager
• Undertake analysis of samples in accordancetodocumented Intertek laboratory procedures,demonstratingcompetency to work alone and unassisted as appropriate
• Develop anddemonstratethe ability to multi-task and self-manage multiple jobs at once to maximize time utilization
• Complete workin a timely mannerby following the priorities set, this includes but is not limited to picking up of samples, sample preparation, and instrumentation duties
• Conducting the routine weekly jobs about the laboratory involving reasonable manual labor required for the maintenance of a clean and contaminant free environment, Work surfaces, Safetycabinetsand equipment.
• Sample preparation duties such as racking of samples onto and off trolleys and shelving, subsampling, sieving, and compositing of samples
• Weighing of samples for various analyses
• Inputting results to the Intertek laboratory information management system: MINLIMS
• Preparing reports and presenting them for quality control checking by the Laboratory Supervisor and Lab Manager
• Comply withall work instructions, work procedures, safe work procedures, safe work instructions, and lawful directions provided by the supervisor, whether written or verbal.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum two (2) year’s experience in Fire Assay Technician role
• Ability to safely perform manual handling tasks, including standing for extended periods and regularly lifting items weighingapproximately 50 pounds,in accordance withsafe work practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for a laboratory and production environment
• Ability to work independently once trained, while managing a fluctuating workload and changing priorities
• Capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment whilemaintainingsafety and quality standards
• Strong practical problem-solving skills with sound mechanical aptitude relevant to sample preparation equipment
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to support operational and production requirements
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree preferred
• Three years of experience in a Fire Assay Technician role

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.