Operator

JobDescription

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 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.

• 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 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 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. AdditionalInformation

**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.