Core Services Technician

Specific Responsibilities

• Cut drill core as directed by client using masonry or automated saw
• Review and interpret a ‘cut sheet’ and contextual information inside a core sample box
• Sample material from core boxes based on specified intervals
• Identify sample sequence and produce marked sample bags
• Maintain own production logs
• General cleaning duties for basic lab cleanliness
• Handle, stack, and store core sample boxes
• Maintain digital inventory of core sample boxes
• Additional Core Services tasks as needed such as Core Photography
• Inspect equipment and inform senior employee if adjustment is required
• Perform and maintain quality standards as set forth by ALS protocol
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
• Work on general Sample Prep duties/tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good hand-eye coordination
• Good organizational skills
• Above average attention to detail & problem solving
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Basic alpha/numeric comprehension
• Basic item tracking knowledge and comprehension
• Basic English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Previous work using a masonry saw, or work in a geological setting an asset
• Previous work as a Sample Prep Technician an asset

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months (90 days) work experience in a mine site or commercial laboratory preferred

Physical Demands

• 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
• Be cleanly-shaven in order to wear protective equipment