Fire Assay Technician – Minerals (12-Hour Shifts)

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

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.