*Applicants have to reside in the Red Lake, ON commute area.
*This position is physically demanding with repetitive tasks.
*This position requires shift work (days and nights). 12-hour shifts.
This position will carry out Fire Assay techniques following written work instructions to determine various mineral and metal concentrations.
- Perform Fire Assay techniques, such as fluxing, fusing, and cupelling samples according to written procedures.
- Carry out routine equipment maintenance under direction of supervisor.
- Complete and maintain accurate, up to date work order documentation, fusion sheets and logs in every respect.
- Carries out routine equipment maintenance under the direction of his/her supervisor.
- Follow all Quality system protocols and report discrepancies to Supervisor.
- Maintain a clean work environment which includes proper disposal of crucibles, cupels and fire assay lead wastes.
- Organize and label waste disposal.
- May be asked to work in other areas of the Geochemistry laboratory sections when required.
- May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.