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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Sample Preparation Technician

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVal-d'Or, QC, CanadaCA$25 - CA$26 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A secondary-school diploma is required.
  • Zero to one year of relevant work experience is required, or equivalent experience obtained through training.
  • Demonstrated analytical and mechanical skills are required.
  • Ability to perform routine bench tests is required.
  • Ability and willingness to learn new tests, instruments, and analytical procedures is required.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions accurately and promptly while adhering to safety instructions is required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work both in a group and independently is required.
  • Time-management skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Ability to work under pressure is required.
  • Extended work hours and shift work may occasionally be required.
  • Compliance with company health and safety policies and its integrity and professional-conduct code is required.
  • Candidates applying for jobs in Canada must be authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Unpack, sort, transfer, and dry samples.
  • Perform crushing, pulverizing, and sieving of geological materials according to SGS standard operating procedures.
  • Perform routine quality checks, including particle-size analysis and dust loss; immediately communicate results to the supervisor or group leader if they do not meet expectations.
  • Ensure work-order documents are complete and enter quality-control results into the SLIMS system, as applicable.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized, clean spills immediately, and dispose of materials according to laboratory procedures and any special requirements for handling international soils.
  • Maintain equipment and notify the supervisor or group leader of damage, defective equipment, or necessary equipment adjustments, such as pulverizing time or crusher-jaw gap.
  • Maintain records and documents, including work-order and equipment-maintenance records.
  • Work in other sections of the geochemistry laboratory as needed.
  • Occasionally travel to other SGS sites or client sites.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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