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Form of workOur busy Metallurgical Laboratory located in Welshpool requires competent Technicians for testing and sample preparation of gold, copper, nickel, zinc and iron ores. Metallurgy Ltd provides a one stop Met Lab service to the mining industry.
The technician we are currently seeking needs to be able to work with a minimum of supervision, work safely with a wide range of hazardous chemicals and materials and be able to maintain a busy workload. This is a new position and has come about to meet a significantly increased workload on our professional staff.
Previous work experience in the following areas would be advantageous:
- Flotation
- Hydro-metallurgical testwork
- Sample preparation
The role will include the following duties, but not be limited:
- Preparing rock or mineral samples
- Manual handling of samples
- Perform physical and chemical laboratory tests
- Conducting and supervising bench scale and pilot plant testwork
- Liaising with Senior Metallurgists regarding ongoing testwork
Pre-requisites for the role include:
- Must be able to speak, read and write English
- Working with others and demonstrated leadership ability
- Well-developed communication, writing, numerical and computer skills
- Problem solving, time management and critical thinking
- Physically fit – this position will have a significant manual handling component
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical including a standard drug and alcohol test
Preference will be given to applicants who:
- Able to commence immediately
- Hold a current Forklift ticket
- Laboratory Techniques Certificates/ Diploma
