Job Description
We require the services of an experienced Rubber Technologist to join our team. Based in Harare, the incumbent will complement a team responsible for industrial valve manufacturing and reconditioning.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for the following areas:-
Liaising with engineers, draughtsmen and customers in designing products. Being involved in trials of prototypes and be able to recommend improvements.
Repairing and testing of various valves, including but not limited to ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves and safety relief valves.
Interpreting engineering drawings and make recommendations on improvements to tooling, component designs and repair work.
Using specialist equipment to complete fault-finding diagnosis to identify issues and conduct full on-site quality inspections of manufactured or reconditioned valves.
Give technical advice to sales staff and customers and provide after-sales support.
Involved in research and continuous improvement of rubber technology adaptation, technical provisions and assembling instructions in line with global trends.
Be able to recommend appropriate rubber for different applications; and prepare special blends of rubber eg. EPDM, NBR, NR etc.
Attending to customer queries/ requests expeditiously.
Achieving team-oriented production targets set by Management.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal incumbent should possess the following qualifications and attributes: -
Be in possession of a Degree/ Diploma in Rubber Technology
A minimum of two years’ working experience.
Experience in industrial valves manufacturing will be a distinct advantage
Analytical and technical thinking, ability to solve problems.
Driven to provide good customer service, with good communication at all levels and able to work in a team.
Possessing working knowledge of Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental Management systems.
Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel frequently a must.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit detailed CV’s to:-
humancapital265@gmail.com
by close of business on the 21st of January 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
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