We are currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented QC Laboratory Technician to join our client's team. As a QC Laboratory Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our client's products through rigorous inspections and testing
General:
- Perform regular quality inspections on all incoming materials from vendors and outgoing products for shipping according to SOPs.
- Physical inspection of raw materials. Ensure the warehouse storage environment is acceptable for the materials being inspected.
- Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations.
- Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality control.
- Document inspection outcomes by completing detailed reports and performance records.
- Teach the production team about quality control concerns to improve product excellence.
- Supervise the production process if needed.
- Carry out random QC inspections in production.
- Participate in quality-related issues (OFI, RCA).
QC Lab:
- Assist in general product testing; Receiving of samples in the lab, Viscosity, Reactivity Test (Exotherm), Analytical Testing (i.e., Amine function, Epoxy index, Water Content, Titration), Preparation of samples for compressive testing, Recording of test results into the QC database, Generation of CoC / CoA documents
- Follow procedures for manufacturing, troubleshooting, and testing using automated instruments, quality control.
- Ensures that testing and results approval are completed within agreed turnaround times.
- Conduct laboratory calibrations as required.
- Document results and analyse data.
- Conduct retesting of the product as needed to support quality investigations.
- Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
- Make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure quality standards are met.
- Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain good housekeeping to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness.
- Read and understand all customer-standardized test method documents.
- Perform physical property testing within the corporate polyurethane quality lab according to the customer-standardized documents.
- Participate in Gage R & R studies on lab equipment.
- Participate in equipment verification.
- Participate in IATF 16949 activities.
Essential Skills:
- Good teamwork and attention to detail
- Investigative
- Good communication skills
- Chemical Engineering background with adequate skills and knowledge of standard laboratory practices and procedures.
- Relative experience in polyurethane applications is an asset.
- Good laboratory bench skills. Familiar with hazards, handling, disposal of chemicals, and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Demonstrated skills in oral, written, and electronic communication of technical information.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Two to Five years of previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment
Qualifications:
- Degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
- Experience working in an analytical laboratory would be beneficial.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to warren.brooks@eflexes.com or call 087 6775980 to discuss in confidence.
