Fire Assay- General Labor

Overview

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- General Labor role at ALS

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team commits to solving complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

About The Role

The Fire Assay Loader will conduct routine and non-routine analyses of geological samples, fusion, and cupellation.

• Crucible management and set up/prepare samples for fusion
• Perform fusion and cupellation processes using furnace tools
• Follow up on rush priority workloads
• Ensure all safe work procedures and standard operating procedures are strictly adhered to
• Maintain and organize departmental inventory (supplies and chemicals)
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance schedules are complete
• Use correct methods in accordance with established procedures and schedules while ensuring analytical quality
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with ALS health and safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

• Familiarity with all fire assay methods and their digestion volumes and finish methods
• Strong analytical and mechanical skills
• Organized and highly motivated
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to handle a high volume of work and time-critical issues
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Computer knowledge is an asset
• Safety oriented

• Minimum of 1 year laboratory Fire Assay experience in a production-oriented environment, or
• Diploma or Degree in Science (Chemistry or Chemical Sciences preferred)
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment
• Clean shaven for respirator use
• Ability to stand and/or sit for up to 7.5 hours per day
• Manual dexterity for repetitive tasks
• Ability to perform general office work as needed (sedentary responsibilities)

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success  are a diverse community of professionals united by our passion to make a difference. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. We support you to expand your skills and develop new ones, with opportunities across the company and a path to grow as a leader.

We aim for a safe, flexible and rewarding career that positively impacts our people, the planet, and the communities where we work.

• Pay Transparency
• Structured wage increases
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, EAP and wellness programs, access to company perks)
• Additional vacation days for years of service
• Support for education or training after 9 months with the company
• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions in more than 60 countries across environmental, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and equipment reliability sectors. We use state-of-the-art technologies to deliver high-quality testing services and data-driven insights for a safer, healthier world. ALS is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO poster and Pay Transparency information are available as part of our compliance materials.

Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Everyone matters. ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects society.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Other

Industries:
International Trade and Development