Astra Aviation Limited Job Vacancy Application Details

Location: Isinya, Kajiado County

Salary: As per the current commission structure in place.

Pipe Manufacturing Laboratory Technician

• Ensures the quality of all processes, procedures, materials, processes rework and finished products
• Perform chemical and physical tests to help a manufacturer develop new polymers and other materials.
• Record the measurements and results of the tests and share them with a chemist, chemical engineer or mechanical engineer on the research or production team.
• As a technician, you are involved in quality control. Specifically, test sample raw materials and finished goods for compliance with company, industry and governmental standards.
• Cleaning the laboratory and the equipment and instruments used therein, ordering needed supplies and disposing of trash and other waste.
• Provide organizational quality support by assisting with problem resolution on the shop floor which includes gathering information on any quality-related issues, conducting root cause analysis and providing resolution for non-conformities.
• Provide disposition and segregation of rejected materials and/or products. Summarize data and provide appropriate reports. Maintains rework inventory. Provides samples and sample data.
• Maintain calibration/verification records for all lab testing instrumentation and hand-held devices. Prepare test pipes (go-no go Gauges) for fit testing. Supply manufacturing with calibrated measuring and test equipment.
• Incoming inspection, including first piece inspection, verification of Supplier’s Certificates of Analysis, etc. Validation of product quality conformance to specifications.
• Complete ongoing Reliability Testing to ensure current products continue to meet product performance and/or formulation specs.

Knowledge and Experience

• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of quality concepts including variation, process control and root cause analysis.
• Cooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors.
• Knowledge of various equipment used in a laboratory (Fill machines, pallet jack, box knife, batch gun, mix tanks, drum mover, microscope, viscometer, Gas Chromatograph, and computer).
• Experience of 5 years in a pipe manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred.

Education and Certification

• Degree in a business, Engineering or scientific course of study or equivalent.