Laboratory Technician - Foundry Industry Our client based in Lye have a need for Laboratory Technician on a temporary to permanent basis Job description: Sand testing – provide technical data through laboratory testing of moulding sand used on the production line to provide quality assurance that all the moulds will produce the desired casting quality. Essential requirements: Good Time keeping and attendance Good communication skills and teamwork Ability to plan workload to complete all tasks required Ability to review data and make the correct decisions using the collected data Computer Literate Duties and responsibilities: Sand Lab Testing – Complete all hourly sand checks on both backing and facing sand, (Compactability, green strength, Permeability, moisture, Mould hardness, Wet Tensile sand temperature). Record results on computer. Contribute to testing of metal by providing temperature recordings of 1st and last moulds casting temperatures, whilst monitoring pour speeds. Assist with Core machine calibration of all core machines monthly or when required. Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to Working safely with equipment and wearing the correct PPE at all times Understand written instructions and comply with company processes and procedures Follow and adhere to manual handling and lifting guidance Maintaining general housekeeping, cleanliness of working areas Safe handling of waste and spillages Work on own initiative Following any pre-use checks and shutdown processes Maintaining equipment in safe working condition Reporting concerns directly related to casting quality Assisting team members to complete daily tasks Reporting concerns about equipment in poor condition Maintain tool cleaning and storage procedures Promote ideas to optimise productivity and manufacturing output Participate and feedback concerns with design and development of cast products, materials, testing and process studies To ensure work is inspected according to company procedures and customer requirements To follow and read work instructions, standards, and care points carefully Reporting concerns which relate to increased processing time and reduce output To communicate with team members and supervision to ensure the area is working efficiently Reporting concerns with raw materials used within the process Functional Relations: Managing Director. Technical Manager (process/methods) Quality Engineer / Quality Manager Finance Manager Production Control Manager H&S advisor Foundry supervisors or leading hands Advantageous skills: Fork-lift licence /Crane, lifting and slinging experience/ First Aid This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised, as necessary. Training: Training in specific laboratory testing of sand will be provided. Please submit an up to date CV for consideration