Core Cutter/Sample Prep Technician Day shift

Job Description

American Assay Laboratories (AAL) is an independent, full-service, geochemical analytical testing laboratory. Being located in Sparks Nevada where 80% of the US gold production occurs has allowed us to become one of the most experienced gold, silver and precious metals assay labs in the world and one of the largest labs in the western US. We are a full-service lab capable of providing all the standard lab services, as well as many added capabilities. Our Sparks, Nevada, operation can provide in-house analytical services using Fire Assay, ICP-AES, ICP-MS, X-Ray Fluorescence, X-Ray Diffraction, CHS, IC, and our Scanning Electron Microscope.

We are currently hiring for Core Cutter/Sample Prep Technicians - day shift. We offer employer paid medical, vision and Life with AD&D package for employee only and employee paid dental and voluntary Life and AD&D package, 9 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation time and 401K with matching. We are seeking enthusiastic, new team members to join our company with the following qualifications:

• Unloading, sorting, splitting, sieving, transferring and drying of large mining samples
• Cutting Core using a automatic wet saw
• Able to execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening of large mining samples per Standard Operating Procedures
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all company health and safety policies and proceduresPhysical Demands:
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a dusty environment
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Be cleanly-shaven in order to wear protective equipment
• May included overtime, weekends and holiday depending on business need

The ideal candidate would have:

• 1 year of relevant work experience preferred but not required, willing to train right candidate
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner
• Candidates must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• 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).

Apply at:

American Assay Laboratories 8am to 4pm

1506 Glendale Ave

Sparks, NV 89431

We would like to thank everyone for their interest in American Assay Laboratories but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22