Operator (Sample Preparation & Fire Assay)

5 days ago


Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa SGS Full time

Company 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 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

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

RESPONSIBILITIES and Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

  • 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.
  • Discard samples to return to the client.
  • Punctuality at all times.
  • Ensure customer requirements are achieved with regard to turnaround 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 a 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 the direct line manager.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

  • Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified, or when nonconformity is identified.
  • Report any faulty and/or non-functioning apparatus or equipment to the immediate superior.
  • Each staff member has the authority to cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard and/or work that may affect the quality or integrity of test results.
  • Any person has the right to refuse to perform work that may damage the environment in an imminent and serious way and to report such a situation. The employee has the responsibility to protect the environment as well.
  • 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 report the situation to higher authority to take action.
  • Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.

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.
Competencies
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Must be flexible.
  • Full knowledge of the Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of entering data on the LIMS.
  • Speak, write, and understand English.
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