Fire Assay Technician - Minerals

Intertek•Kershaw, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Fire Assay Technician to join its Minerals team in Kershaw, South Carolina. Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, the technician processes client samples in the laboratory Fire Assay facility, including weighing, fluxing, fusion, digestion, and preparation for AAS/ICP OES. The role supports minerals testing and mining services and requires work in accordance with laboratory procedures, test methods, safety requirements, and quality standards. The position works rotating 12-hour shifts. The technician carries out sample preparation and analysis, maintains sample reconciliation and chain of custody, enters results in MINLIMS, and prepares reports for quality control review. Work also includes routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance, sample movement and preparation, and coordination with supervisors and teammates to meet operational priorities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in a Fire Assay Technician role.
Ability to safely perform manual handling, including extended standing and regularly lifting items weighing approximately 50 pounds, in accordance with safe work practices.
Effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for a laboratory and production environment.
Ability to work independently once trained while managing fluctuating workloads and changing priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Strong practical problem-solving skills and sound mechanical aptitude relevant to sample preparation equipment.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to support operational and production requirements.
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Three years of experience in a Fire Assay Technician role.

Responsibilities

Conduct sampling, testing, and analysis safely and accurately to maintain consistent quality standards.
Participate in daily pre-start meetings, shift handovers, and safety meetings.
Prepare samples using digestion, fire assay, and fusion methods in accordance with laboratory work instructions and test methods, using appropriate PPE.
Maintain accurate sample reconciliation and chain of custody, and immediately report anomalies to a supervisor or manager.
Analyze samples according to documented laboratory procedures and demonstrate the ability to work independently when appropriate.
Multi-task and self-manage multiple jobs to maximize time utilization.
Complete work promptly according to priorities, including sample pickup, sample preparation, and instrumentation duties.
Perform routine weekly laboratory work, including reasonable manual labor to maintain a clean, contaminant-free environment, work surfaces, safety cabinets, and equipment.
Rack samples onto and off trolleys and shelving, and perform subsampling, sieving, and compositing.
Weigh samples for various analyses.
Enter results into the Intertek laboratory information management system, MINLIMS.
Prepare reports and present them for quality control checking by the Laboratory Supervisor and Lab Manager.
Follow work instructions, work procedures, safe work procedures, safe work instructions, and lawful directions from supervisors.