Operator

SGS; Orkney; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A testing and inspection company in Orkney is looking for a laboratory operator. The role involves performing sample preparation and fire assays, ensuring high-quality standards, and maintaining a clean workspace. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education with Mathematics and Science, plus at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory. Strong integrity and punctuality are essential. The position may require flexibility with working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Previous knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples is advantageous.
• Full knowledge of Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures.
• Speak, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical techniques related to sample preparation and fire assay.
• Ensure customer requirements for turnaround time are met.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Integrity

Punctuality

Good interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

Tools

SLIMS

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 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Perform routine analytical techniques related to the established Sample Preparation and Fire Assay procedures.

• Receive samples with security guard and verify seal number on the trunks with those on the Way Bill and sign the waybill with the security guard.
• Perform sorting and boxing of samples when samples are received.
• Collect samples from Sample Receiving for weighing.
• Perform weighing, drying and crushing of samples as required by the client’s instructions for sample preparation.
• Perform splitting, pulverizing and boxing of samples in Sample Prep and do screen checks.
• Perform the screening of samples for PSA.
• Perform discarding of samples.
• Perform the weighing, fluxing, fusion and cupelling processes within Fire Assay.
• Discarding of samples to return to the client.
• Punctuality at all times.
• Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to turn around time commitments. Report daily production figures to the shift/team leader and also bona fide explanations about targets not met and status of equipment/consumables.
• Follow immediate superior’s clear detailed instructions and demonstrate flexibility in executing the duties.
• Perform housekeeping to ensure that the work areas and surrounding environment is kept clean at all times.
• Comply and conform to the QHSE policy of the company.
• Must have the basic understanding of SLIMS.
• Must comply and conform to the Quality Management System (ISO17025 and SANAS).
• Assist with the maintenance of the laboratory instruments and apparatus.
• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Operators must be able to work in all departments of sample preparation and Fire Assay (rotation)
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12, with Mathematics and Science

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Previous knowledge of measurement, preparation, fluxing and fusing of samples would be an advantage.
• Integrity
• Punctuality
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be flexible
• Full knowledge of the Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures.
• Basic knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS.
• Speak, write and understand English.

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