LAB TECHNICIAN / TECHNOLOGIST
A Lab Technician/ Technologist opportunity has become available with my esteemed client in Hammanskraal. We are looking for young, energetic, and true go-getters. Must have a passion for your industry and be willing to go the extra mile in getting the job done.
SALARY RANGE: R25 R30K (Depending on knowledge, skill set, and experience).
BENEFITS: Medical aid contribution; pension/provident fund; 13th cheque; Profit share.
Minimum qualifications and job requirements:
- Qualified chemical technician/technologist/metallurgist/Ceramicist or similar qualification
- 2-3 years experience in a similar field
- Valid Driver''''''''s license.
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO9001: 2015 is an added advantage
- Age range: 22 25 years of age.
Key responsibilities:
- Collect & prepare samples using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment to determine the material characteristics.
- Perform lab analyses as required for each operational phase; drill core, mining, finished product, projects, and new product development work.
- Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
- Where applicable assemble, operate, maintain, and calibrate field and laboratory testing and measuring equipment.
- Generate Certificates (Specification sheets) of Analysis for finished products where applicable.
- Help Production departments to identify & resolve nonconformities
- Participate in quality program objectives and the resolution of quality issues.
- Perform computations, plot data, draw curves, graphs, and charts
- Operate modern analytical instrumentations (XRF, XRD, etc.).
- Effectively Communicate to the team to report any non-conformities picked up at lab
- Collect samples from production & store them for future comparisons
- Acts as a quality gatekeeper between Maintenance and Production to assure all processes are properly followed and materials are manufactured to defined requirements.
Key strengths & abilities:
- Highly ethical standards of work and personal conduct.
- Thorough, accurate & high attention to detail.
- Total commitment to product quality.
- Ability to work without supervision & driven to continuously improve.
