Laboratory Assistant

Tasks

Role Purpose
To ensure effective laboratory testing and quality control of greensand, silica, core sand, incoming raw materials and finished products, while contributing to raw material development and supervisory activities.

Required Experience

• Matric/ NQF Level 4 (with Maths & Science passed)
• Minimum 2 Years applicable experience
• Demonstrated work ethic and track record
• An understanding of Laboratory operations
• Good communication
• Computer Literate
• Able to read SWI’s
• To be able to work autonomously

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• To sample and test incoming raw material as per procedure, including green sand.
• Carry out the following test on the finished product: tensile, H.B., prepares micro specimens, wedge tests, prepare samples of defects and record results.
• To assist supervision with process investigations, raw material development and participation in corrective action.
• Inspecting and initiate corrective action on die welding process and record in standard format.
• To carry out calibration and audit checks on equipment.
• Able to partake in Internal & External audits
• Assist in problem solving
• To be able to run tests unsupervised
• To perform any equal or lower graded function not part of normal duties as instructed by supervisors.
• To maintain good housekeeping and adhere to company rules.
• To adhere to safety regulations and perform only duties within the limitations and scope of authority vested in this position, unless instructed otherwise
by supervision.