Sample Prep Technician

• Benefit from working with a highly skilled team that encourages mentorship and professional development.
• Earn a competitive wage that rewards your skills and abilities.
• Live and work in the rugged, beautiful landscape that Northern Ontario has to offer.
• Ideal for candidates living in Timmins, Iroquois Falls and Matheson area.

• Log in underground samples (Drill Core, Muck, Chip, Test Hole samples)
• Notify Lead Assayer (or designate) of any extra or missing samples compared with sample submittal sheets
• Sample Receiving, Organizing and drying of samples, labeling sample bags as per sample tags
• Crushing, splitting, pulverizing samples
• Ensures all equipment related to Sample Prep is in good working order and notifies Lead
• Assayer of any concerns, equipment failures and/or deviations
• Notifies Lead Assayer of any discrepancies with samples and Chain of Custody
• Perform Screen tests on pulverized product and crushed product at the beginning of shift and when required
• Replace jaw plates and cheek plates when particle size requirements are not met
• Wash sample pans to prevent cross contamination
• Prioritize samples to be prepped as per Lead Assayer
• Proper sample storage and disposal of pulps and rejects.
• Accurately recording/documenting sample tags with sample bags.
• Assists in weighing/ mixing samples under supervision or when signed off to do so, as required
• Other duties that may be asked by Lead Assayer, and Chief Assayer

• Must be physically fit
• Ability to work safely alone and in a team environment
• Must have good communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Self motivated
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and own reliable transportation
• Previous experience in a mining lab setting in an asset

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