Senior Assayer

About ALS

ALS is a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world's most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

The Role

We are seeking individuals to join our team at the entry level, with a focus on developing their skills to become fully proficient Fire Assayers. This Casual position will involve working a Monday to Friday rotating 8-hour shift: with 1 week each of Days, Nights, and Afternoons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately weigh samples and add flux reagents as part of the fire assay process.
• Fuse mixtures in a high-temperature furnace (900 - 1100°C) to extract precious metals, including gold.
• Perform cupellation and prilling daily to collect and prepare metal samples.
• Conduct thorough inspections of samples, fusion pots, lead buttons, and prills before laboratory testing.
• Record any anomalies to ensure the accuracy and quality of the assay process.
• Adhere strictly to fire assay safety procedures, proactively identifying and addressing potential safety issues.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring precision in all aspects of the assay process.
• Clear communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to perform procedures promptly and accurately.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, following detailed training and safety protocols.
• Ability to thrive in a physically demanding, high-temperature work environment.
• Flexibility and reliability to meet the dynamic demands of the department.

Compensation:

The estimated hourly rate for this position is $33.53 per hour, with shift allowances of 15% for the afternoon shift and 20% for the night shift. As you build your experience in this role, you can secure a full-time position and earn higher pay rates. Additionally, penalty rates are paid for any weekend or other overtime (optional) and are added to the hourly rate advertised.

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