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OperatorSGS • Orkney, North West, South Africa
Operator

Operator

SGS • Orkney, North West, South Africa
3 days ago
Job description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

  • 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 nonfunctioning 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.
  • Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
  • 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.
  • REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Integrity
  • Attention to detail
  • Punctuality
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Must be flexible and willing to work shifts and overtime when necessary
  • Full knowledge and experience of Sample preparation and Fire Assay procedures
  • Basic knowledge of entering data on the SLIMS
  • Speak write and understand English
  • Additional Information :

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Key Skills

    Forklift,Calipers,Basic Math,Heavy Equipment Operation,Math,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Paving,Fireworks,Clamp Truck,Excavator,Manufacturing

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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