PAD Operator

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Position Summary

Product and Application Development (PAD) Technician works on development and validation of new polymer compounds products for SEA customers. He/she works within the PAD team, under the supervision of PAD Engineers.

Safety

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Understand and comply with all safety requirements.
• Ensure that he/she stay fully aware of the safety risk in all his/her activities. Report any concerns or questions.
• Report any concern/opportunity to improve safe operations for himself and colleagues.
  
  

Technical

• Working closely with the PAD Engineer in charge of developing a new formulations, PAD technician will execute independently the full range of experimental work to develop the new formulation:
• Preparing and weighing raw materials
• Extruding the new formulation on laboratory extruder
• Molding the test specimens to evaluate the performance of the new formulation
• Performing the tests to quantify the performance of the new formulation
• He/she will document the results and observations of his/her experimental work and review with PAD engineer.
• He/she will ensure the quality and the timely execution of his/her projects.
• He/she will be supportive of his/her colleagues to maximize the effectiveness of the entire PAD team.
• To grow his/her career, technician is expected to develop his/her own knowledge for our products and formulations to become able, with time, to own his/her own projects.
  
  

Quality

• Understand the impact of his/her work on the quality of his/her results and insure high standard of quality.
• Maintain a good, well organized documentation of his/her activities.
  
  

Lab Management

• Ensure retained samples are kept in good condition and have good traceability.
• Maintain a safe working environment, with equipment clean and in good working conditions. Report any issue/concern.
• Play an active role in identifying improvement opportunities for safety/efficiency/quality.
  
  

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(Typical Knowledge, Qualifications And Experience Required For The Job.).

Education

• SPM or other relevant qualification
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 3 years working experience in Manufacturing and testing
  
  

Languages

• Able to communicate in English (written and spoken)
  
  

Other Skills

• Computer skills
• Able to work independently under little supervision
  
  

Competencies

Build Partnerships

Deliver Results

Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Technical Skills

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