Operator

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

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive samples with security guard and verify seal number on the trunks with those on the waybill 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 clients 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 superiors 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 as subjects and/or proven years of laboratory knowledge skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory
• Knowledge of measurement preparation fluxing and fusing of samples would be an advantage.

Additional Information :

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY 

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract