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JOB TITLE:
Fire Assayer
DATE
9/1/2000
SECTION or AREA
Fire Assay
PAY RANGE
$25,000-$45,000
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY: (Describe the general nature and the level of work performed by this position.)
The basic function of this position is to provide fire assay analysis skills to the SimuLab fire assay section.
The incumbent is responsible for the analysis of routine client samples according to the requirement of the
SimuLab quality system. Assist the Fire Assay Foreman for evaluation of customer quality control results
prior to reporting.
The incumbent is expected to assist in “basic” training of fire assay of personnel.
DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:
DESCRIBE THE SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB AS
ACCURATELY AND COMPLETELY AS POSSIBLE. Indicate the approximate percentage of time devoted to each major task or group
of related tasks. Identify essential functions of the job with an asterisk (*).
65%
Undertake routine fire assay analysis of customer samples in accordance with the requirements of
the SimuLab quality system.*
15%
Preliminary evaluation of quality control data prior to passing results to the Fire Assay Foreman for
reporting.*
10%
Assist as required with basic training of fire assay personnel.*
5%
Assist the Fire Assay Foreman order consumables to ensure that goods are received “just in time”.
5%
Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: (Indicate extent to which work is assigned, reviewed and approved by others. Detail reporting
relationships.)
All work is directly supervised by the SimuLab Fire Assay Foreman.
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED: (List the number and titles of personnel directly supervised. Specify the kind and extent of
supervision exercised by indicating one or more of the following: (a) assigns duties; (b) directs work in process; (c) review completed
work; and (e) approve work.)
Assists with the supervision of part-time and casual fire assay staff as requested by the Fire Assay Foreman.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Educational Requirements (Include certificates, licences and/or registrations required.)
1.
Year 10 education.
Experience Requirements
1.
At least 2 years fire assay experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1.
2.
Current drivers license.
Current forklift license desirable.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (Work environment characteristics described including hazards that may be encountered while
performing the essential functions of the job.)
Exposure to high temperatures with the use of fusion and cupellation furnaces. Exposure to lead within the
work environment, lead levels will be monitored for all personnel at risk.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Physical demands detailed here are representative of those that must be met for an employee to
successfully perform essential functions.)
Employees within this area are expected to pour high temperature fusions (five [5] at a time), although
equipment used in the process is “state–of-the-art” the job function requires a good degree of dexterity and
strength.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT, DOCUMENTS THE GENERAL NATURE AND
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB TITLE. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A
COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL ACTIVITIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED OF INCUMBENTS. IT
IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT OR MODIFY THE RIGHT OF ANY SUPERVISOR TO ASSIGN, DIRECT AND MONITOR
THE WORK OF EMPLOYEES UNDER SUPERVISION.
EMPLOYEE’S NAME
EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE
Haldo Hallist
Haldo Hallist
Date Commenced in Position
24/3/2001
Date Job Description and Responsibility Statement
Review.
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