Chemical Technician

Recruiter:

Jean Fowlds Consultancy

Job Ref:

JFGM1112

Date posted:

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Location:

krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Salary

SUMMARY:
Chemical Technician - manufacturing industry. Analytical / lab-based tests on variety of chemical/materials/products. Sample testing quality assurance, safety inspection, regulatory adherence, environmental impact/sample testing. 2 Year contract with potential of permanent employment. Must have min 70% average on final exam, aged 25 and under.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

My client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a Chemical Technician. The role of a Chemical Technician is to conduct analytical or lab-based tests on a variety of chemicals, materials, or products. The incumbent will typically receive samples and conduct testing for the purposes of quality assurance, safety inspection, regulatory adherence, environmental impact, or sample testing.

Key performance criteria of this position include:

To conduct daily process control tests on all critical technical parameters within the plant. These would include but are not limited to incoming raw materials, clay products, glaze products, firing properties, and well as finished product properties
Problem-solving and continuous improvement
Data capturing and statistical analysis
Evaluating factory process controls and improving process stability
Training of process controllers
Clay body development, analysis, and continuous improvement
Failure analysis and technical investigations and reporting on customer complaints
Purchasing and financial controls on all laboratory expenses to ensure a cost-effective testing process
Housekeeping and Health and Safety

Desirable skills and attributes of the ideal candidate:

Be in possession of a Metallurgical, Chemical degree, or similar degree
Have experience with ceramics, refractories, or metallurgical processes
Demonstrate leadership ability by leading from the front
Skills and experience related to failure analysis and problem-solving
Have the ability to analyze a situation problem and resolve issues analytically
Being able to communicate effectively and have good interpersonal skills
Have a hands-on approach and pride in the work performed
Attention to detail and perseverance to get the details right
Total commitment to product quality
Have the ability to develop and implement systems and procedures to control the process
A positive attitude, willingness to work long hours, and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BTech: Chemical Engineering – or - Bachelor´s Degree in Biological Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology or related degree. Important, you MUST HAVE MARKS ABOVE 70%
At least 1-2''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s years of experience (internship) in quality control, research, and development, or working in a chemical environment.
Good knowledge of both laboratory and manufacturing practices.
Knowledge in the handling of microbiological analysis and advanced analytical laboratory equipment related to quality control programs, for example, GMP''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
MS Office

Reporting to:

FACTORY MANAGER

Key Competencies / Skills:

Problem-solving abilities,
Resilience, energetic and robust
Initiative / Proactive
Self-awareness
Positive attitude
Willing to work long hours
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Ability to work without supervision
Must be under the age of 25

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday – Friday

Every alterative weekend

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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