textile dye technician

Work site environment

Work setting

• Urban area

Tasks

• Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing
• Conduct or assist in environmental monitoring and protection activities
• Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques
• Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy techniques
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Operate laboratory apparatus
• Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses
• Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
• Compile records for analytical studies
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• MS Office
• Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
• Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
• Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plant
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
• Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations
• Conduct safety training programs

Analytical techniques

• Sampling

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Analysis
• Process troubleshooting
• Quality assurance and control

Type of industry experience

• Textiles and leather

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Mask
• Steel-toed safety boots