Laboratory Technician - Paintshop

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POSITION INFO:

Job Overview:

• Responsible for supporting the East London plant with chemical analysis and monitoring of critical materials and plant processes (e.g. pretreatment, e-coat) to ensure strict adherence to quality standards. The incumbent will also provide technical support for investigations and problem solving. Calibration / verification of analytical equipment and adherence to S.H.E.Q standards will form part of the scope of work of the technician

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Minimum NQF 7 - Degree in Chemistry or relevant equivalent
• 3 + years’ experience working in a chemical laboratory
• Experience with automotive coatings, metal pretreatment and e-coat processes would be advantageous
• Experience with various analytical techniques - e.g. Karl Fischer titration, scanning electron microscope, FTIR spectrophotometer – and test methods e.g. titrations

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for analysis, monitoring and evaluation of materials and plant processes (e.g. metal pretreatment, e-coat) to ensure strict adherence to the company quality standards
• Use analytical techniques and chemical knowledge to assist with investigations and problem solving
• Conducts material evaluation as per the ISIR process
• Conducts calibration/verification of equipment
• Ensures adherence to SHEQ standards
• Responsible for self-development
• Ensures departmental operational plans are met e.g. deadlines
• Performs delegated S.H.E.Q tasks and duties and informs superior about deviations
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Integrity and Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E.Q requirements

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical and conceptual thinking
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function
• People’s Principles as per LEAD