Chemistry Technicians perform laboratory tests on dye house chemicals, analyse test data and carry out technical functions in support of chemists or chemical Engineers in a wide variety of areas in textiles industry.
Day-today:
* Prepares materials for experimentation and mixing chemicals
* Collects information and samples
* Performs routine mathematical calculation and computations of measurement
* Controls the quality and quantity of laboratory supplies by testing samples and monitoring usage
* Checks, calibrates and maintains test equipment
* Participates in fabricating, installing and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met
* Managed the preparation of dyes and chemicals for various textile materials, including polyester, nylon and polypropylene
* Conducted key tests (PH, temperature, color, strength) on dye baths and fabric samples, including high-temperature
* Collects samples and performed color matching and shade using visual and data based methods
* Performed and evaluated color fastness tests (washing, light, rubbing) in line with quality standards