What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assay Lab Technician position at Hecla Limited Lucky Friday Mine?
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We are currently accepting applications for the position of:
ASSAY LAB TECHNICIAN
The Assay Lab Technician tests ores and minerals and analyzes results to determine value and properties of components.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Tests ore and minerals and analyzes results to determine value and properties of components, using spectrographic analysis, chemical solutions, and chemical or laboratory equipment, such as furnaces, beakers, graduates, pipettes, and crucibles.
- Separates metals or other components from dross materials by solution, flotation, or other liquid processes, or by dry methods, such as application of heat to form slags of lead, borax, and other impurities.
- Weighs residues on balance scale to determine proportion of pure silver, lead, zinc, or other metals or components.
- Prepares ore samples, process samples, and exploration samples.
- Performs fire assay and wet laboratory testing.
- Operates analytical instrumentation.
- Performs wet analyses.
- Operates instrumentation including atomic absorption instrumentation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS include :
- High School Graduate or equivalent GED required.
- Prior experience in a mining or commercial lab preferred.
- Knowledge of sample preparation and fire assay procedures preferred.
- Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
ABOUT HECLA MINING COMPANY AND THE LUCKY FRIDAY MINE
Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) produces more than 40 percent of all silver in the United States with operating mines in Alaska (Greens Creek), Idaho (Lucky Friday), and Quebec, Canada (Casa
Berardi) the Company owns a number of exploration properties and pre-development projects in world-class silver and gold mining districts throughout North America.
Established in 1891, Hecla is headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and has a sister office in Vancouver, B.C. The Company’s common stock has been traded on the New York Stock Exchange for over 50 years.
Lucky Friday is a deep underground silver, lead, and zinc mine located in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District in northern Idaho. The mine began operating in 1942 and celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2022. Lucky Friday is located one mile east of Mullan, Idaho, and is adjacent to U.S. Interstate 90.
Hecla Limited, Lucky Friday Mine is pleased to offer competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience, and a comprehensive benefits program.
Interested candidates must possess or be able to obtain authorization to work in the United States.
Hecla Limited, Lucky Friday Mine is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Visit our website at www.hecla.com for more information about Hecla and the Lucky Friday Mine.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mullan, ID 83846: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person