Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform daily metal surface finishing operations according to approved work instructions and process specifications.

• Set up, operate, and adjust finishing equipment to achieve the required surface quality and appearance.

• Carry out grinding, polishing, deburring, brushing, blasting, tumbling, cleaning, coating, plating, or anodizing processes as applicable.

• Monitor and control key process parameters to maintain consistent product quality.

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of finished parts and identify surface defects.

• Conduct surface roughness, coating thickness, or other required quality checks.

• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and make necessary adjustments to minimize downtime and defects.

• Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and basic preventive maintenance of finishing equipment.

• Support Manufacturing Engineer in process trials, process optimization, NPI, and improvement activities.

• Investigate quality problems and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate production, process, inspection, and maintenance records.

• Ensure proper handling of chemicals, materials, tools, and finished parts.

• Comply with safety, PPE, environmental, and chemical handling requirements.

• Maintain 5S and good housekeeping standards in the work area.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, yield, quality, and reduce scrap/rework.

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate superior from time to time.

Requirements:

• Candidates must hold an academic diploma or certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Fluency in both written and spoken Malay and English is required.

• Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential for data analysis and presenting technical information.

• A minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment is required.

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment operations, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Possesses the ability to read and accurately interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and equipment manuals.

• Exhibits foundational knowledge of measurement tools and quality inspection techniques.