Lab Technician

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Job summary

A leading client in the Automotive Sector is seeking a qualified Lab Technician to join their dynamic team in East London. This role involves ensuring quality control in the paint shop and maintaining laboratory data integrity. Candidates should possess at least NQF Level 4 and relevant laboratory experience, and have a keen attention to detail to thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Laboratory environment.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a metrology – part measurement.
• CMM Report reading and analysis is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Check paint quality and responsible for Chemical Stores in paint shop.
• Log all data and perform CMM Inspection.
• Order chemicals and ensure tests are performed correctly.

Skills

Chemicals

SPC and Data capture

Computer literate

Advance computer skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to details

Reporting

Education

NQF Level 4 / Grade 12

Tertiary studies in Laboratory Chemicals

Job description

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

E.L002959/BG

Date posted:

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Location:

East london, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable Monthly

SUMMARY:

Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Lab Technician to join their dynamic team in East London.

POSITION INFO:

Job Responsibilities:

• Check paint quality. Crosshatch check
• Responsible for Chemical Stores in paint shop
• Log of all data
• CMM Inspection in metrology measurement.
• Ordering of chemicals and ensure correct test are carried out by supplier
• Start up and controlling of degreasing machine
• Oven temperature and conveyer speed of Gel Oven, using the correct measurement equipment. (Squirrel).
• Part set-up in measurement holding fixture.
• Start up and shut down of paint shop
• Conveyor speed and oven temperature in paint shop, using the correct measuring equipment
• Salt spray test
• Update and maintain all control charts in their areas of responsibility
  
  

Job Requirements:

• NQF Level 4 / Grade 12
• Tertiary studies in Laboratory Chemicals
• Minimum 1 year experience in Laboratory environment
• Minimum 1 year experience in a metrology – part measurement.
• CMM Report reading and analysis added an advantage.
• Must not be colour blind
  
  

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Chemicals
• SPC and Data capture
• Computer literate
• Advance computer skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Attention to details
• Reporting