Laboratory Technician

Tomago Aluminium is a globally competitive manufacturer of primary aluminium products with a successful safety record and a supportive team culture that work together to continuously improve our safety, environment and operations.

Based in the Hunter Region for more than 38 years, we attribute our success to the excellence, knowledge, skills, determination and enthusiasm of our people which makes the business one of the industry’s most dynamic and innovative manufacturers of aluminium. We employ a wide range of modern technologies offering unique experience and skill development.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a timely and accurate analytical service to ensure ongoing quality and reliability of plant operations. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, covering diverse areas of work including spectrographic, raw materials and environment. This is primarily a daywork role but shift work will be required at times to meet business needs.

**Why Tomago Aluminium**:
Amazing opportunity to join our team that is all about mates looking after mates, personal development and challenging yourself within your career, while being able to access amazing benefits such as:

- Competitive salary including annual bonus opportunity
- 5 day week, Monday to Friday
- On Site gym facilities including access for family members
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Fitness Passport Corporate Health Service
- Access to Employee Assistance Program

**Principal Accountabilities**:

- Sample collection from onsite and offsite (Kooragang Bulk Facilities)
- Registration of samples.
- Preparation of samples using various sub-sampling and crushing equipment.
- Perform a variety of physical and chemical tests on the raw materials used in the aluminium making process.
- Operating x-ray fluorescence, x-ray diffraction and density instruments.
- Test, maintain and calibrate equipment

**Selection Criteria**:

- Current drivers’ licence
- Diploma or degree in chemistry or equivalent
- Demonstrated report writing skills
- An understanding of working in a NATA accredited laboratory
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills (including Excel)
- Demonstrated experience to report and present information
- Ability to work shift work when required.

**Applications close: Friday, 13th January 2023**
- Tomago Aluminium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Schedule:

- Day shift
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Annual bonus