Fabric Laboratory Technician
at Ackermans
Blackheath, Western Cape 7580, South Africa -
| Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate | 16 Feb, 2025 | Not Specified | 17 Nov, 2024 | 3 year(s) or above | High Energy Level,Excel,Testing,Working Experience,Management Skills,Service Orientation,Outlook,Microsoft Applications,Administrative Skills | No | No |
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Description:
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)
- To maintain accurate and timely record keeping of tests and results
- To ensure that the testing and assessment environment functions effectively in accordance with the predetermined housekeeping and maintenance plan
- To 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)
- Capturing test results and preparing 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 the 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
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
Responsibilities:
- Conduct tests and assessments to ensure compliance with predetermined standards (SABS & ISO)
- To maintain accurate and timely record keeping of tests and results
- To ensure that the testing and assessment environment functions effectively in accordance with the predetermined housekeeping and maintenance plan
- To 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
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
IT Software - QA & Testing
Technician
Diploma
A grade 12 certificate/matric is a minimum requirement
Proficient
1
Blackheath, Western Cape 7580, South Africa
