Metallurgic Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

To support the Metallurgical Staff in processing, creating, and analyzing samples from a Concentrator plant. Upon successful completion of training, the candidate will be able to operate the station solely in a safe manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Performing all functions of a Metallurgical Technician I
• Performing flotation testing both at laboratory and plant scale
• Create inventory reports on reagents
• Generate plant survey reports and recommendations
• Train new metallurgical staff
• By examining flotation equipment write reports on current wear
• Ability to prepare samples and complete basic sample analysis procedures, understanding cross contamination fundamentals

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

A wide range of laboratory crushing, grinding, screening, flotation, etc., mineral processing equipment, as well as the analytical devices used to measure results. Computers.

MATERIALS USED:

Water and air hoses, hand tools, rags, reagents, vacuum equipment, compressed air, rubber, iron, steel, aluminum, and water.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Previous experience with metallurgical laboratory testing of at least 1 year
• Must be able to work alone in a safe, meticulous, and precise manner. Tasks performed are repeatable in nature
• Communicate clearly both written and verbally to supervisors and management
• Must dependably work a weekend day shift schedule, typically 4 days on/ 4 days off
• Must be able to take multiple directives and follow instructions with precision
• Must have MS Office computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities
• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free
• MSHA certification preferred and will be required to obtain during 1st or 1st 3 days of employment

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items of up to 50 lbs and more
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions; dusty, hot weather
• Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels