Who will you be working with?
Our client is a company that manufactures fibre-cement products that reflect changing ways that people build. They are global leader in their field, they lead their market and provide plenty of opportunity for growth and career progression for people that that value clear vision and a diverse culture.
What are the benefits?
- Great culture and working environment in their brand new facility in Rosehill
- Career progression – due to continued growth and innovation there is always progression opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive work culture
- Skilled and professional team
- Extensive training program
- Analysis and interpretation of test results, compiling technical reports including critical analysis of results to drive improvement initiatives.
- Calibration and operation of laboratory equipment and instruments such as Inductive Coupled Plasma (ICP), X-Ray Diffractometer, X- Ray Fluorescence, Leco carbon analyzers, FTIR, Thermogravimetric instruments, particle size analyzers, fiber analyzer, microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, grinding mills and other laboratory equipment
- Provide the mechanical and structural performance of products, systems and manufacturing processes by systematic testing, analysis of test results and provision of comprehensive test reports, in accordance with laboratory quality guidelines.
- Test materials used as ingredients in fiber reinforced cement or related products, for such qualities as chemical and phase composition, particle size, density, moisture etc.
- Test raw materials to finished products and a diverse range of formulations to verify conformity to specifications. Results driven, self-disciplined, self-directing, and hold high standard in deliverables
- Regular ordering of all laboratory consumables such as chemicals and safety equipment
- Organise regular servicing of laboratory instruments and liaise with service contractors to ensure all equipment are maintained and serviced promptly as and when required
- Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques / Certificate 4 in Science / Diploma of Laboratory Technology or Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations
- Knowledge of basic statistics and data analysis, repeatability and reproducibility studies and design of experiments would be an advantage
- High attention to detail, good observational and recording skills
- Minimum over 2 years relevant experience in a testing laboratory
- Demonstrated advanced skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing, spreadsheet, and project management software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Gantt charts, Internet).
- Familiarity with universal testing machines for uniaxial tension/compression/bonding testing