Job Summary
Job Overview:
- Responsible for supporting the East London plant with chemical analysis and monitoring of critical materials and plant processes (e.g. pretreatment, e-coat) to ensure strict adherence to quality standards. The incumbent will also provide technical support for investigations and problem solving. Calibration / verification of analytical equipment and adherence to S.H.E.Q standards will form part of the scope of work of the technician
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric/Grade 12
- Minimum NQF 7 - Degree in Chemistry or relevant equivalent
- 3 + years’ experience working in a chemical laboratory
- Experience with automotive coatings, metal pretreatment and e-coat processes would be advantageous
- Experience with various analytical techniques - e.g. Karl Fischer titration, scanning electron microscope, FTIR spectrophotometer – and test methods e.g. titrations
Main Responsibilities:
- Responsible for analysis, monitoring and evaluation of materials and plant processes (e.g. metal pretreatment, e-coat) to ensure strict adherence to the company quality standards
- Use analytical techniques and chemical knowledge to assist with investigations and problem solving
- Conducts material evaluation as per the ISIR process
- Conducts calibration/verification of equipment
- Ensures adherence to SHEQ standards
- Responsible for self-development
- Ensures departmental operational plans are met e.g. deadlines
- Performs delegated S.H.E.Q tasks and duties and informs superior about deviations
- Ensure compliance with the Company's Integrity and Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E.Q requirements
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Analytical and conceptual thinking
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function
- People’s Principles as per LEAD