Quality Laboratory Technician

2 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Staffsols Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year
Exciting Opportunity Available Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Quality Laboratory Technician to join their dynamic team in Durban (Prospecton). Skills Automotive SectorCMM TechnicianMeasuringQuality AssuranceQuality Lab TechnicianQuality Laboratory Technician

Job Responsibilities: 
  • Experience in manufacturing environment with quality laboratory systems within automotive industry.
  • Must be able to use a measuring equipment, i.e., Microscope for weld pens and IMTE for measuring and testing, CMM for scanning of parts accuracy
  • Must have ability to read and interpret customer drawings, understand customer specifications.
  • Ability to compile test reports that meet the company and Customer specific reports to ensure our parts are passed, approved and accepted by our customers.
  • Liaise with external suppliers regarding calibration of test and measuring equipment and maintain calibration register / schedule.
  • To ensure that all gauges/measuring equipment are accounted for and calibrated as per the Gauge Pack System. This includes decommissioning of all obsolete gauges/ measuring equipment.
  • To ensure that all gauges/measuring equipment is stored according to the company SOP /IATF 16949 requirements.
  • To report any measuring equipment which is not stored accordingly to the department manager.
  • To ensure all Checking fixtures/gauges are maintained accordingly, this includes cleaning and replacing missing items.
  • Champions the inspection and testing of the products/services being procured and controlling laboratory consumables – Sodium persulfate, sodium chloride, blades, discs, grinders, drills, stones, grease, oil, brake fluid, IMTE, etc
  • Monthly report – Product audits, Calibration status, functional testing, weld pen status
  • Maintain customer KPI regarding QPR, PPM, SSN, Downtime & Warranty.
  • Actively involved in a monthly stock take.
  • Metal pressing / Welding /Metal finishing / Coating /Moulding /Trim / Assemblies experience
  • Support with Quality training regarding inspection sheets, CF WI and quality alert.
  • Issue audit report to the supplier and follow up regarding any open items from the audit.
  • Deliver Project Quality documentation as per milestones.
  • Actively involved in SPTT's (Supplier Parts Tracking Team).
  • Support SQT and external / internal suppliers to ensure product quality is achieved prior to delivery according to APQP / Customer requirements / VDA6.3 / IATF16949
  • Support supplier quality issues and ensure the effective implementation of corresponding quality control measures.
  • Support internal process & system audit and issue reports.
Job Requirements: 
  • Grade 12 is compulsory
  • National Diploma or Degree in Quality or Electro-Mechanical
  • Qualified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor (advantageous)
  • Qualified IATF16949 internal and 3rd party Process Auditor (advantageous)
  • At least 3 years' relevant experience
  • Computer Skills
  • Exposure to Quality Control / Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering systems within the automotive competent manufacturing industry

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