Our Product Technology Team is looking for a Laboratory Technician to provide a textile laboratory service in accordance to SABS and ISO Standards and processes in support of the Company’s product strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct tests and assessments to ensure compliance with predetermined standards (SABS & ISO).
- Maintain accurate and timely record keeping of tests and results.
- Ensure that the testing and assessment environment functions effectively in accordance with the predetermined housekeeping and maintenance plan.
- Provide general assistance to the Product Technologists with Fabric related projects and all other general technology administration (E.g. buddy system, samples to GPS & UTI offices).
Skills Required:
- A technical knowledge of different types of textiles.
- A working knowledge of testing equipment and testing procedures (incl. fabric analysis, performance & chemical tests).
- Capture test results and prepare specimens and samples for testing.
- Perform laboratory tests.
- Accurately capture, interpret and analyse data (i.e. pilling, colour fastness).
- Work independently, as well as be a team player.
- Communicate effectively (both verbal and written).
- Time management skills.
- Planning & organising skills.
- Working experience in the latest Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word & Excel).
- Strong administrative skills.
- A high energy level to cope with constant deadlines.
- A service-orientation.
- A strong detail-orientation.
- A sense of urgency.
- The ability to be flexible.
- An understanding of the product end-uses.
Essential:
- Minimum 3 years’ laboratory experience with testing according to ISO standards.
- Previous experience in product and/or textile quality control.
- Previous experience in a clothing/homeware manufacturing and/or retail environment.
- Exposure to textile dyeing, printing and finishing processes.
- Exposure to textile development.
- Advantageous to have exposure to a chemical lab.
Qualifications:
- A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric is a minimum requirement.
- Diploma in Textile Technology OR relevant qualification in clothing production or clothing management, preferably with the following subjects:
- Manufacturing technology.
- Garment construction and engineering.
- Textiles (Fibres & Yarns).
- Certificate in Fibres and Fabric.
- Relevant SADFA Certificate (dyeing, printing & finishing).
- CSIR - Laboratory Accredited Certificate.
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