Technician (E-coating)

Ramsay Engineering; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramsay Engineering in Prospecton, South Africa seeks a Process Technician to ensure quality standards and customer specifications on the electro-coating line. You will verify voltage, pH, and temperatures, maintain equipment, and manage chemical make-up per specifications.

Responsibilities include SEM testing of phosphate tanks, oven temperature logging, and leading trials while addressing abnormalities and driving improvements. Diploma in chemical engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and National Diploma in chemical engineering are required.
• Handling of hazardous chemicals is required.
• PPG certificate of training is beneficial.
• Strong technical report writing and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Ramsay Manufacturing Excellence system and PH balances.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards and customer specifications on the electro-coating line.
• Verify product voltage, pH, acid level and temperature per specifications.
• Maintain tanks and pumps to minimise production downtime.
• Perform chemical make-up and additions per specifications.
• Follow handover procedures and update process instructions as needed.
• Conduct SEM tests on phosphate tanks and analyze data.
• Run temperature tests on ovens and document results.
• Lead trials on new work and record settings.
• Investigate abnormalities and implement corrective actions.

Skills

MS Office

Technical report writing

Problem solving

Kaizen

Mentoring graduates

Environmental regulations

Phosphating process

Dealing with suppliers

Investigating technologies

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma in chemical engineering

Handling of hazardous chemicals

PPG certificate of training (Beneficial)

Job description

Location: Prospecton
Contract type: Permanent

Ramsay Engineering would like to offer the opportunity to all employees who meet the requirements for the position that is available to apply.

Main purpose:

The purpose of this role is to ensure that the quality standards and customer specifications in the Electro-coating line are adhered too.

Job Objectives:

• Quality
  • Ensure the product voltage, PH conductivity, acid level and temperature are correct according to specifications before use.
  • Ensure that all chemicals transferred to the effluent plant is in line with the Environmental work instructions and procedures.
• Manufacturing
  • Optimise line process parameters to improve units per input hour.
  • Ensure that all tanks and pumps are maintained to eliminate any production downtime.
  • Ensure that the chemicals specifications of the tanks are in line with the work instructions.
  • Responsible for the make-up and additions of the chemicals to the various tanks are correct according to the specifications.
  • Ensure that the Handover procedure is followed and detailed accordingly
  • Update all process instructions as need be.
  • Do SEM test on Phosphate tank, analyse the data and do corrective action
  • Do temperature tests on the ovens, analyse the data, and keep records.
  • Do trials on new work, record settings and jigging on work instructions
  • Fault find and correct any abnormalities that arise in the process.

Internal matrix customers:

• Production Manager
• Process Engineering Manager

External Customers:

• TSAM
• VW
• Ford
• Brink
• RMC
• Land Rover

Requirements:

Technical skills and specialist knowledge:

• Knowledge of MS Office
• Technical report writing
• Problem solving skills & technical investigations
• Maintain and update the Ramsay Manufacturing Excellence system
• Good understanding of PH chemical balances
• Knowledge of the environmental regulations
• Phosphating process
• Dealing with suppliers
• Investigating of new technologies
• Kaizen proposals and implementation
• Developing and mentoring of graduates and experiential learners

Experience:

• 2 – 3 years’ experience as a Process Technician.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in chemical engineering
• Handling of hazardous chemicals.
• PPG certificate of training. (Beneficial)

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 and any amendments thereto, Ramsay Engineering Internal Recruitment Policy as well as the Employment Equity Plan.

NB: If applicants have not received a response two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your applications have not been successful.