Lab Technician (Permanent), East London

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

Responsible for:

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