Assay Lab Technician

Coeur Mining • Lead, SD

6h • $0 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assay Lab Tech is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner.

Requirements

• Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 90% of job is indoors
• Able to lift 35 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground
• Able to bend and stoop multiple times a day
• Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
• Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
• Be detailed-oriented, self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects
• Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
• Respirator use is required
• Valid vehicle driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• 0-2+ years of assay laboratory experience
• 2 years of related education experience
• Operation of Forklift experience

Responsibilities

• Gathers samples from pit and crusher areas and transports samples to the laboratory
• Dries and split ore samples
• Run and maintain manual and auto pulverizer
• Run and maintain lab crusher and deck screen
• Weighs, completes size analysis, and moisture content analysis of samples
• Assists with Sampler duties as needed, responsible for keeping sample numbers in order and prioritizing workload
• Understand and follow procedure for handling chemicals and Safety Data Sheet’s
• Follow safety procedures such as: Pit flagging, Emergency fire, lockout/tag-out, Mayday and Bad weather procedures
• Communicate with other departments daily
• Any other tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed