Lab Technician (Permanent)

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel in East London is looking for a candidate to maintain and control paint and phosphate-related processes. The role requires an individual to manage quality checks, oversee chemical stores, and handle data logging in a metrology environment.

The ideal candidate must have NQF Level 4 / Grade 12 and experience in laboratory settings, along with advanced computer skills and problem-solving abilities.

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

• Start up and control degreasing machine.
• Manage oven temperature and conveyor speed using correct equipment.
• Update control charts in area of responsibility.

Skills

Chemicals

SPC and Data capture

Computer literacy

Advanced computer skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to details

Reporting

Education

NQF Level 4 / Grade 12

Tertiary studies in Laboratory Chemicals

Job description

Primary purpose of the job

To maintain and control all paint/phosphate-related processes, Washbay and Ovens to specific requisitions. Metrology environment awareness of CMM measurement.

Key Performance Areas

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Knowledge and Skills required

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

Minimum 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