Metallurgical Technician

About the Company / Role:

• Join a leading industrial processing operation with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to work within a site-based laboratory supporting a 24-hour processing operation.
• 3-month contract with potential for extension
• Roster of 8 days on, 6 days off
• Location: Mildura
• Relocation assistance provided

This role is ideal for someone with laboratory, metallurgy, mineral processing, or analytical testing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and contributing to operational performance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collect and prepare routine process samples from the plant.
• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform wet and dry sizing analysis.
• Complete heavy liquid separation testing.
• Undertake sulphur, moisture, and pH analysis.
• Conduct X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis where required.
• Accurately record and report results using the laboratory management system (CCLAS).
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine calibration and housekeeping activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support operational decision-making through the delivery of reliable analytical results.

About You

• Previous experience working in a metallurgical, mineral processing, mining, industrial, or analytical laboratory environment.
• Relevant qualifications in Laboratory Operations, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality results.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment and manage varying workloads.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating roster in a 24-hour operation.

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Sarah on 03 9040 1630

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