Fire Assay Technician - Rotation Night Shift

Our Thunder Bay location is hiring a Fire Assay Technician to work 12 hour 4 days on 4 days off rotational shifts, days or nights. The schedule will be 8 AM - 8 PM or 8 PM - 8 AM.

This is an entry-level position and is given direction by the shift Team Lead. The Fire Assay Technician works under supervision in the Fire Assay area and is responsible for maintaining some of the tools and instruments being used in the operation.

What you will be doing:

• Work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all health and safety protocols
• Liaise with supervisor on work order priorities
• Set up fusion batches
• Sort and clean pots; Sort and dry cupels
• Perform Fire Assay Techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, de-slagging and cupelling of samples according to standard operating procedures
• Maintain Quality Control and production log
• Properly dispose of crucibles, cupels and fire assay lead waste residues
• Conduct QC inspections of samples, crucibles, buttons and beads
• Follow all quality protocols and report discrepancies to the Supervisor
• May be asked to work in other areas of the geochemistry laboratory sections when required
• Calibration and set up of equipment prior to analysis

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum High School Diploma Required.
• General Labourer experience an asset
• Good hand eye coordination and the ability to stand for long periods
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to work in a positive manner in a fast paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a consistent basis and perform work in a hot and dusty environment
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe accurate timely manner
• MUST be able to wear a respirator and other PPE properly
• Reliable transportation is required
• Must be flexible to work day shifts on a 4 days on 4 days off rotation

Work Environment:

This position requires a person to stand, sit and lift throughout the shift in an industrial type environment. Manual dexterity is required to perform repetitive tasks. PPE is required. This position requires working in a hot environment in front of fusion furnaces with personal protective equipment. It is a fast-paced position that requires the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

PLEASE NOTE: This position will require periodic blood testing for lead exposure on an ongoing basis.