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Description:

Training period at our Commercial Garson, ON site. Full-time permanent position with benefits working 8 hour day, afternoon and night shift rotations. 

Job will then transition to an Onsite Laboratory job for our Cote Mine Site in Gogama, ON come October, 2022.

This will then be a 2 week on 2 week off rotation. Accommodations and meals provided. 

The Sample Preparation Technician is responsible for performing routine sorting, transferring, drying, crushing, pulverising and screening of geological materials in accordance with client work order instructions and laboratory quality guidelines and procedures.

Duties:
•Unpack, sort, transfer and dry samples 
•Execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures. 
•Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis, dust loss and report data immediately to the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability parameters. 
•Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary. 
•Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils. 
•Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the Supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment i.e. pulverizing time or crushers gapping. 
•Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.

•High school Diploma.
•Strong analytical and mechanical skills.
•Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
•Ability to work well with others & independently.
•Extended hours and shift work may be required.
•Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies. 

SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process.  Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.