Entry Level Technician (Paid Training)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Within the Sample Preparation Department, the Sample Preparation Technician 2 will work with client samples (primarily minerals and mining materials) to prepare them for laboratory analysis.

Job Duties

• Drying, crushing, splitting, pulverizing, sieving (including International Soils)
• Loading and unloading drying ovens
• Maintaining production logs
• General cleaning duties for maintaining basic lab cleanliness
• Inspecting equipment and informing senior staff if adjustment is required
• Ensuring analytical quality
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all health and safety policies and procedures

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Basic alpha / numeric comprehension
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal)

Required Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a commercial minerals laboratory or minerals sample preparation highly preferred
• Ability to sit and / or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a hot and dusty environment
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs; (occasionally lifting may exceed 50lbs and assistance is mandatory from either another employee or the lift assist equipment)
• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities
• Will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the majority of the shift including steel toe shoes / boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirator

Schedules / Shifts

All employees will train on a Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM schedule

After training, the schedules will be Monday - Friday :

Day Shift - 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM

Evening Shift - 4 : 00 PM - 12 : 30 AM

Day Shift - $17.68 / hr

Evening Shift - $19.68 / hr

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30, consultants and more than 4, clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune .

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.