The main objective is to obtain a challenging position in a leading technical company with the mandate of improving compounds and operations through my project management, quality and laboratory experience.
Experienced with laboratory techniques and standardized testing procedures. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure accurate and reliable results. Knowledge of safety protocols and quality control measures ensures safe and efficient work environment.
Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician. Smart and committed to job well done and offering exceptional drive.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
07.2011 - Current
Company Overview: Goodyear is an industry leader in tire manufacturing with a global presence
Test compounds – RH191, R150, RPA, SG, Viscosity, MTE, Adhensions, Extruder water required parameters and Slurry solids as per specifications and frequency requirements.
Release compound to user departments and ensure correct release tag is places on the correct skid.
Perform Rheometer correlation test as per specification and frequency requirements.
Reg tag, re-test and out resamples of off-test. Compound.
Ensure Semi/No sure compound is red tagged, isolated and Defect Alert is raised with Plant Shift Manager and Mixing Team Leader
Call compounder for compound disposition.
Work shifts and be able to rotate within the laboratory area and perform all compound testing requirement.
Lead the Laboratory team on shift when required.
Update special request file for compounders and Technical Team Leader when required.
Remove compound samples to dedicated area in Mixing.
Perform basic administration and workplace organization.
Quality Inspector
Identify and segregate tires with defects.
Send suspicious tires to classifier
To wear proper PPE
To use proper inspection tool when performing my duties
To report continuous occurrence of defects to classifier
To separate any tires of development as identified and by size
To do housekeeping
To report any unsafe or potential hazard to Team Leader
To attend a 5 minutes safety talk before the start of the shift.
Education
Modern Project Management - undefined
Alison
Practical Rubber Technology Short Course - Science Education
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
11.2023
Bachelor of Technology - Quality
Nelson Mandela University
01.2020
National Diploma - Logistics
Nelson Mandela University
01.2018
Skills
Quality Management
Project Management
Leadership
Statistics
Cost Savings
Computer- Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Emails
Sample preparation
Lab result interpretation
Interpersonal and written communication
Safety compliance
Research and documentation
Chemical handling
Hazardous waste management
Equipment calibration
Materials testing
Laboratory safety
Certification
Bachelor of Technology: Quality, Nelson Mandela University, 18 December 2020, Certificate no.: 20205617
National Diploma: Logistics, Nelson Mandela University, 18 April 2018, Certificate no.: 20180572
Modern Project Management - Quality, Risk Procurement and Project Closeout - Revised, Alison, 18 April 2023
Introduction to Logistics Management, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 10 March - 9 June 2012
Short Course, Practical Rubber Technology, Nelson Mandela University, August - November, 2023
LNGG
IsiXhosa Home Language
English First Additional Language
References
Jonh, De Kock, Laboratory Team Leader, 074 287 7468, Goodyear – SA
DEVELOPMENT
The objective is obtain relevant experience in the quality field and develop technical adaptness on a team and obtain Practical Project Course.
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
07.2011 - Current
Modern Project Management - undefined
Alison
Bachelor of Technology - Quality
Nelson Mandela University
National Diploma - Logistics
Nelson Mandela University
Practical Rubber Technology Short Course - Science Education