Laboratory Technician at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Job Purpose  

• Testing of raw materials of different suppliers, ensuring that materials supplied are conforming to Bridgestone specification 

Responsibilities: 

Main responsibilities 

• Ensure that materials supplied and tested are conforming to Bridgestone Specifications. 
• Receiving and recording of sampled material
• Testing material according to Bridgestone Specs
• Record keeping of results after testing
• Release conforming material to production 

Ensure that quality is maintained by testing In-house material 

• Testing of SMM on calendared steel/fabric material
• Testing of the tackiness of Rubber material 

Reporting of all non-conforming material incidents and take part in problem solving. 

• Identifying and blocking of out of spec material.
• Handling material according to FIFO. 

Maintain good housekeeping in the lab 

• Always maintaining 5S Standards
• Ensure good laboratory practices 

Ensure on time release of material to production 

• Material to be tested within 5 working days after receiving 

 Requirements:  

• Customer satisfaction: meeting OEM QS requirements, all appropriate management & ISO 9001 & TS/16949 certification. 
• All employees conducting work that effect quality have the necessary QS competencies and therefore perform work effectively, Management & administration of QMS functions. 
• Assist in execution of some of the QMS activities, all risks are identified and countermeasures are effectively implemented, the plant adheres to all QMS & departmental Safety requirements.
• All activities are completed within the planned deadlines. 

Education:

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (Must)
• Bsc Chemistry would be advantageous 

Experience: 

• Lab testing and analysis skills
• Knowledge of technical properties of raw materials being analysed in Bridgestone.
• Ability to use traditional and digital instruments and equipment.