Laboratory Operator - Iron Ore Lab (FIFO)

About the role

Chandler Macleod is recruiting, through its partnership with Rio Tinto, an experienced Laboratory Operator for the West Angelas iron ore site. The role sits on a safety-focused team working alongside experienced crews, reporting to the Supervisor. It is a temporary position with an 8/6 or 7/7 roster and FIFO from Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, register and track production, exploration, grade control, rail, port and customer samples.
• Prepare samples using laboratory equipment such as crushers, rotary splitters, pulverisers, dryers and screening equipment, following approved procedures.
• Manage sample retention and storage requirements.
• Carry out routine iron ore analyses including moisture determination, loss on ignition (LOI), particle size distribution (PSD), lump and fines testing and bulk density testing.
• Operate and monitor analytical equipment such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF), LECO analysers and moisture analysers.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a mining, mineral processing or industrial laboratory environment.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Good computer literacy and experience entering analytical data.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently and within a team, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay range paid weekly, with superannuation on all hours worked.
• Consistent roster and work-life balance.
• Experience with Rio Tinto and access to future opportunities across Rio Tinto operations.
• Dedicated recruitment agency support.