Lab Technician (Paint)

Polytec Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturing company based in Telford is seeking a Lab Technician (Paint) to develop and implement testing schedules to meet quality requirements. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, preferably in a robotic paint facility, along with relevant qualifications. This full-time position offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Pass rate for Munsell Testing (can be tested within the recruitment process).
• Experience of OEM test and colour evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining laboratory scope and all associated equipment.
• Compile scientific experimental reports for internal and external approval.
• Support new project implementation for design verification test content.

Skills

Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role

Experience in a robotic paint facility

High pc skill levels

Understanding of IATF 16949

Education

Relevant professional qualification - Btec/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Lab Technician (Paint) role at POLYTEC GROUP. The POLYTEC GROUP is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality plastic parts, with over 3,600 employees worldwide. The Austria-based company is a full-service provider in the field of injection moulding, a specialist in fibre-reinforced plastics and a manufacturer of original accessory parts made of plastic and stainless steel. We put our maxim PASSION CREATES INNOVATION into practice with absolute conviction and with such success that we are now enlarging our team. Therefore, we are looking for an employee (m/f/d) who is able to start work as a Lab Technician (Paint). Ref.-Nr. 5971. Location: Telford. Extent of employment: full-time.

Supporting the high quality requirements of the business this role is to develop and implement first and second stage testing schedules to meet customer requirements and support laboratory systems for approval activity and colour verification processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining laboratory scope and all associated equipment
• Laising with 3rd party test houses where required
• Compile scientific experimental reports for internal and external approval
• Support new project implementation for design verification test content and support PFMEA teams
• Audit internal processes for colour adherance
• Drive and support the requirements to uphold accreditations including IATF16949 and ISO14001

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role - preferably at Tier 1
• Experience in a robotic paint facility preferable
• Experience of OEM test and colour evaluation
• Relevant professional qualification - Btec/HNC or equivalent
• Pass rate for Munsell Testing (can be tested within the recruitment process)
• High pc skill levels
• Understanding of IATF 16949

What we offer

An exciting employment in a dynamic industry, multifaceted challenges as well as both personal and professional development opportunities in a collegial working atmosphere. We also offer adequate remuneration in line with your realisation abilities and initiative level.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Plastics Manufacturing

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