Metallurgical Laboratory Technician 1

FLSmidth; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K matching

Flexible schedule

PPE footwear coverage

Job summary

FLSmidth in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician 1. This entry-level role offers hands-on training under a mentor and operates under ISO standards and safe lab practices.

You will perform sample preparation, testing, and basic equipment maintenance, learn mineral processing workflows, and contribute to a team focused on safe, accurate data and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to learn and follow mentor guidance.
• Basic math and familiarity with MS Office.
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexibility to work swing/night shifts (<10%).
• Familiarity with safety procedures and PPE use.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily sample preparation and related workflows.
• Supports staff by performing mineral processing unit operations as directed.
• Maintains lab equipment and supplies.
• Basic calculations and reagent prep for bench/pilot testing.
• Works safely and keeps a clean lab area per SOPs.

Skills

Self-motivated

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Basic math

Safety awareness

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Looking for a motivated individual with general labor, production, mechanical, and/or laboratory experience to work as a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician 1. This is an entry-level junior production position requiring no prior metallurgy experience. What is required is the willingness to learn, work hard, and have a quality mindset. All training will be provided by a mentor/trainer and based on established standard operating procedures and ISO company practices. Greater responsibilities and career progression is up to the individual as competency and proficiency on tasks are evaluated and measured by both the supervisor and individual. Some basic responsibilities include, but not limited to: Performs sample characterization and testing safely following basic procedures Collects and prepares samples Records sample and testing information for engineers and project managers Performs basic equipment and instrumentation maintenance Promotes a culture of personal and team safety, including others who may be affected by the company’s operational activities Create a better future You will be a part of the leading brand in the mining industry, and we want to be even better. We also know we can only drive success and excellence with competent, passionate, and thriving employees. Joining a team of more than 11,700 people working across 60+ countries, you will be part of an agile network of talented and ambitious people. In fact, we count on you to engage, connect, and collaborate with colleagues working on mineral processing projects all over the world. Seize the opportunity to learn, create and develop your potential with us.

Key Job responsibilities for a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician 1:

• Participates in daily sample preparation and related workflows
• Supports engineering/metallurgical staff by performing mineral processing unit operations (screening, crushing, gravity concentration, leaching, filtration, flotations, etc.) as determined by the project
• Maintains lab equipment and supplies
• Basic calculations, reagent preparation with bench and pilot testing and/or assisting
• Work safely and maintain a clean work area in accordance with standard lab practice and procedures
• Other job duties as assigned

Other abilities required:

• While performing the duties of the job the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, lift, climb stairs, talk, listen, and use hands.
• The position will be regularly required to work in laboratory testing environment, at a factory testing environment, or in a customer environment at times and is required to follow all safety requirements including PPE and safety policies.
• Work may also be completed in changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to be tested and cleared to wear a half-mask face respirator.
• Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds continuously.
• Customer site access requirements such as passing medical / physical evaluations for high-altitude work may apply

Work Environment:

• Lab: 90% to 95% MTRC
• Office: 5% to 10%
• Off Site: < 10%

When performing testing, the work environment requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as: hearing protection, steel toe footwear, gloves, safety helmet, safety glasses, and respirator Will take part in yearly safety trainings including, but limited to, MSHA certification, hazardous communication and response, first aid, etc. When working at customer sites, the position is expected to work in multi-cultural work environments, where colleagues come from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds with different educational backgrounds and language skills.

Typically, this position is a flexible 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 5 am to 5 pm shift. However, there is occasionally a need to work over-time and be available for extended, after-hours, or weekend shifts as required.

What you bring:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be self-motivated with a can-do attitude
• Basic math and familiarity with MS Office products required
• Attention to detail and accuracy are critical
• Good verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Strong interest in training and learning new laboratory methods
• Able to occasionally work swing or night shifts (<10% of yearly total hours)
• Basic knowledge of safety procedures including personal protection equipment (PPE) and standard lab safety procedures
• Lab work related to the minerals industry is a bonus Chemistry experience/background a plus, but not required

This is for local applicants only. No relocation expenses or work visas are provided. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Geographical location: Local - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA and surrounding area

What we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401K contribution up to a percentage
• Flexible work schedule
• Up to $250 yearly coverage for safety footwear PPE provided

FLSmidth is an equal opportunity employer.

FLSmidth also provides the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401K contribution up to a percentage
• Flexible work schedule
• Up to $250 yearly coverage for safety footwear PPE provided

FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.