Iron Ore Lab Technician — Safe, Data-Driven Process Support

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC; Minnesota, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

9 holidays and 2 floating holidays

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC seeks a Laboratory Technician to provide critical physical sample analysis support for Mine operations. You will ensure accurate measurements on concentrator and pellet plant samples to help control processes for safe, efficient daily operations.

You will report to the Laboratory Manager and work with Lab Chemists and Plant leadership to anticipate needs, maintain records, and support a safe, productive environment on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in iron mining laboratory preferred.
• Willingness to learn new laboratory equipment.
• Ability to follow safe use of laboratory equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, and visitors across multiple operational areas.
• Familiarity with mining, processing, manufacturing, maintenance or other industrial environments is preferred.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, accountability, and respectful workplace practices.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Laboratory Manager; conduct safe physical analysis on concentrator and pellet plant samples.
• Enter lab data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) used in the plant.
• Maintain organized records, files, logs, and operational documentation as needed.
• Partner with Lab Chemists, Lab Manager, and Plant leadership to anticipate needs and support safe, efficient day-to-day operations.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Team coordination

Industrial familiarity

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in science

Mining/industrial experience considered

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC seeks a Laboratory Technician to provide critical physical sample analysis support for Mine operations. You will ensure accurate measurements on concentrator and pellet plant samples to help control processes for safe, efficient daily operations.

You will report to the Laboratory Manager and work with Lab Chemists and Plant leadership to anticipate needs, maintain records, and support a safe, productive environment on site.