Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician - Materials Testing

Location: Middle Swan, South Guildford and Caversham WA

Roster: Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm

**Employment Type:**Casual with the potential to transition to perm

Category 5 Labour Management is recruiting a hands-on Laboratory Technician to support a leading building-products manufacturer across multiple Perth sites.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will test raw materials and finished masonry products, record accurate results, identify non-conformances and support production-quality requirements.

This role combines laboratory analysis with physical product testing and suits someone with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work across multiple sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Test finished products including bricks, pavers, blocks and roof tiles.
• Complete raw-material testing, including particle size, pH, conductivity, hammer milling and test bars.
• Collect and transport product samples from manufacturing areas to the laboratory.
• Complete testing in accordance with Australian Standards, quality procedures and laboratory documentation.
• Record test results accurately and maintain detailed laboratory records.
• Report results outside standard specifications to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections of laboratory equipment.
• Identify and report non-conformances, equipment concerns and safety hazards.
• Complete additional testing to support production, clay extraction and yard teams.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment.
• Work flexibly across different laboratories and manufacturing sites.
• Build cooperative relationships with laboratory, production and yard teams.

About You
You will be organised, safety-focused and confident working both independently and as part of a technical team.
To be successful, you will have:

• Previous laboratory, quality-control or materials-testing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow testing procedures and technical instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate testing records.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience using correct manual-handling techniques.
• Current C-class Australian Driver's Licence.
• Reliable transport and flexibility to work across multiple sites.
• Full Australian working rights.

Highly Regarded

• Certificate III in Laboratory Skills, Laboratory Techniques or a similar qualification.
• Experience testing raw materials or manufactured products.
• Experience with destructive or physical product testing.
• Experience within building products, mining, construction materials or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality-control procedures and Australian Standards.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Pre-employment medical assessment
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Online onboarding and site inductions
• Reference checks

What's on Offer

• Varied laboratory role within a large manufacturing environment
• Work across raw-material and finished-product testing
• Supportive and experienced technical team
• Training across multiple laboratory functions
• Opportunity to develop practical quality-control experience

If you take pride in producing accurate results and enjoy combining laboratory work with hands-on product testing, click APPLY and submit your current resume.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted promptly for a confidential discussion.

About Category 5 Labour Management
Category 5 Labour Management is a family-owned business operating across Australia and New Zealand. We connect skilled people with ongoing opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, industrial services, rail, infrastructure and maintenance projects.
For more information, visit www.catfive.com.au.