About Orbia:
Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximising value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.
We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanisation, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.
Key Responsibilities:
The Laboratory Technician has responsibility and accountability for support testing of products in all product sector relating to but not limited to new product development, technical service to customers and technical support to manufacturing. The sector encompasses PVC additives and PVC compounds.
Main Responsibilities
- Typical polymeric testing of products in the laboratory to specifications
- Assisting the compound development team with material development and production support tasks
- Providing test results reports
- Assisting with the control & purchasing of laboratory provisions
- Assisting with the maintenance of the library of test specifications
- Assisting with the management of service & calibration of test equipment
- Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks
- Carry out risk assessments for laboratory activities
Requirements:
Formal qualification in Science or Materials/Polymer Technology ('A' level equivalent or higher)
Self-motivated, a team-plater and enthusiastic
Well organised
Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
Strong IT knowledge and familiar with Microsoft office programms.
Knowledge of ISO9000 Quality System would be advantageous
Our Offer:
Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.
They offer a broad range of value-added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.