About the role
Morris and Watson Limited is seeking a Refinery Technician to join our team in a full-time role working 40 hours per week at our Onehunga premises. The successful candidate will be trained in the various refining procedures used to purify precious metals. Full training will be given in the handling of chemicals and the use of induction furnace technology.
Key responsibilities
Carry out refining processes to support the recovery and purification of precious metals
Melt customer samples and precious metal materials
Perform chemical digestion and filtration
Ensure safe handling, storage, treatment and disposal of chemical waste in compliance with environmental and company procedures
Provide support across factory and other operational activities
About you
Good communication and organisational skills
The ability to work within a small team
The ability to follow instructions and safety protocols and guidelines
The ability to lift routinely around 20 kg bags/buckets
Health & Safety awareness, including keeping a tidy workspace
Honest with an attention to detail regarding quality, weighing and following instructions including written operating procedures
Must be prepared to undergo a police check
Must hold New Zealand Citizenship or New Zealand Permanent Residency
Experience as a refinery or foundry worker is an advantage but not a necessity
About us
Morris and Watson Limited is a fourth-generation family company that has been servicing the jewellery industry since 1928, specialising in providing bullion, casting, fabricated metals, chain and refining. We have a head office and factory in Auckland New Zealand with additional manufacturing and offices facilities in Brisbane, Sydney and Bangkok. We also have a presence in the South Island of NZ, servicing customers from Jewellers to Miners. Across the group we have over 100 employees. Our main company focus is quality and customer service. With almost 100 years of knowledge and experience, we aim to foster long term customer relationships.