Metallurgical Technician (Welshpool)

Metallurgy Pty Ltd (Metallurgy), a part of SGS, is Australia’s largest metallurgical group and is an industry leader in metallurgical and mineralogical testing services. Our exceptional service helps our clients unlock the value from their drilling and or testwork programs. We pride ourselves on our team of metallurgical technicians & metallurgists who can develop test-work programs targeted to convert our client samples into shareholder returns. We provide sampling, metallurgical testing & analytical services, along with pilot scale testing programs. This is an exciting time to be part of the mining and resources industry, with significant opportunities for long-term personal and professional development. Join a collaborative environment and gain exposure to over 200 years of combined metallurgical expertise across our team.
Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Metallurgical Technician is responsible for undertaking day‑to‑day, client focused metallurgical testwork activities at Metallurgy Pty Ltd based in Welshpool.
This hands on position plays a key role in sample management, laboratory preparation, and routine testwork, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently met.
Responsibilities include, however, are not limited to:
Receive, prepare, and manage samples, including inventory preparation
Conduct a range of metallurgical testwork activities, including:Sample drying and weighing
Rotary and riffle splitting
Crushing and grinding
Routine comminution testing and grind establishments
Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and to a high-quality standard
Maintain accurate records and adhere to QA/QC procedures
Work independently using initiative, while also supporting senior technicians and team members
Maintain strong attention to detail and consistent work standard
The successful candidate will have:
1 – 2 year's experience in the minerals processing / production / laboratory testing industries.
Knowledge and experience with various commodities and unit operations.
Experience with some metallurgical laboratory operations and /or testing operations.
A Forklift certification.
First aid training.
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cash
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SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
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