1St Shift Lab Technician

Key responsibilities / tasks of the position
• Color Matching
o Formulate using standard NAFTA formulations
o Color matching and testing
o Make color computer readings and colour computer/visual corrections and adjustments
• Set up of Lab Equipment
o Operating and set-up of lab extruders
• Cleaning
o Cleaning and disassembling of lab equipment (changeover) from one run to another
following the procedures set out by management i.e. (lockout procedure, clean down
procedure)
• Making Lab Samples
o Extrusion, grinding, and spraying of test samples
• Making Metallic Lab Samples
o Operating and set up bonding mixers for running bonding trials
o Continually monitor lab runs for quality and machine operation, notifying supervisor if
abnormalities are noticed

• Safety & 7S
o Consideration for the safety and well-being of yourself, as well as others at all times
o General Cleaning and housekeeping of your area and conformance to application safety
guidelines at all times

Other / additional responsibilities
• Additional duties as assigned by Lab Management
• Verify with sales the customer requirements as required
• Follow the requirements for ISO 14001 and 9001 systems
• Driving Full Responsiblity and Advice Process throughout the organization
• Interact with co-workers, peers and supervisor in a constructive, productive and cooperative
manner
• Consider the safety and well-being of yourself and others
• Follow and Live Liberating Organism (LO) strategies and principles.