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  • Posted: May 12, 2026
    Deadline: May 25, 2026
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  • Columbus Stainless, founded in 1966, is South Africa’s and Africa’s only producer of stainless steel flat products. You'll find our product in everything from a kitchen sink to a quality wristwatch. Because of the boundless potential for stainless steel as a metal for the future, we at Columbus remain dedicated to becoming one of the leading suppliers of...
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    Technician Production - Mechanical Lab

    Key Responsibilities

    • Quality & Accreditation: Maintain and improve quality control systems to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and international testing standards.
    • Method Development: Research, develop, and optimize testing methodologies; conduct trials and assess changes to standard test methods.
    • Validation: Identify validation criteria, perform validations, and compile validation reports for new and existing methods.
    • Technical Oversight: Perform internal calibrations and verifications on equipment to ensure accuracy and fitness for purpose.
    • Problem Solving: Investigate non-conformances, customer queries and PT deviations using root cause analysis to implement corrective actions.
    • Stakeholder Influence: Provide technical guidance to Team Managers and Process Controllers regarding quality of testing and sample preparation.

    Requirements

    Minimum Requirements

    • Education: BEng (Metallurgy and Material Science) or BSc (Hons) Material Science (NQF Level 8).
    • Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ relevant laboratory experience at technician level. 3-4 years would be ideal.
    • Technical Expertise: Proven knowledge of mechanical/metallurgical testing, statistics, and quality control systems.
    • ISO 17025: Experience as a Technical Signatory in an accredited laboratory is a distinct advantage.
    • Skills: Advanced data analysis, method validation using statistical tools, and in-depth root cause analysis.

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