Checks / Audits :
- Check and ensure that the laboratory standards for test results are strictly adhered to.
- Check and ensure that the procedures used for laboratory tests are those set out in the laboratory manual.
- Check and ensure that the laboratory is run within the guideline laid down by the laboratory system.
- Check and report defective or inaccurate equipment.
- Check daily and weekly testing procedure for accuracy and correct frequency.
- Check on the compilation of reports for frequency and reliability.
- Ensure that correct channels of communication are used and that liaison is effective. ( Feedback to Production and process ).
Technical :
- Safety precaution in Laboratory a. Handling with chemicals. b. Handling with heavy equipments ( viz. load cells/fixtures etc).+ c. Handling with testing samples. d. Handling scrap e. Safety during testing.
- Collection of samples from various machines a. Collecting sample ( collect right quality and right amount of sample) b. Ensure traceability
- Carry out tensile testing on Instron a. Basic equipment Knowledge b. Important part of the equipments and their housekeeping c. Minor maintenance d. Tensile testing procedure/SOP e. Sample preparation f. Sample Dimension (gauge length etc) g. Calculation of elongation h. Load calculation i. Load cell ( what, why, when, where, how ) j. Stress calculation k. Interpretation of graph
- Bend Test a. Basic equipment knowledge b. Important part of the equipment c. Sample preparation d. Procedure/ work instruction
- Torsion Test a. Basic equipment knowledge b. Important part of the equipment c. Sample preparation d. Procedure / work instruction
- Chemical testing a. Various lab chemical used and their maintenance. b. Different test procedure used in chemical lab- hands on c. Disposal action of lab chemical . d. Volumetric Analysis -- Titration e. Coating Analysis f. Lubricant control g. Ph value
- Reporting result a. Preparation of test certificate b. Analysis of result ( if out of specification)
- Storage and Disposable of samples a. Ensure House keeping b. Ensure traceability. c. Storage of tested samples d. Storage of production samples e. Retrieval of sample from storage rack. f. Disposable of samples after retention period.
- Measurement a. Use of micrometer. ( Diameter Measurement) b. Use of thermometer (Temperature measurement) c. Hygrometer (Humidity Measurement) d. Use of Vernier Caliper. e. Use of various dial gauge
- Calibration a. Periodically able t o calibrate and verify lab equipment. b. Calibration of Load cell c. Keep track of equipment which has calibration due. d. Ensure calibration of all equipment( Micrometer, thermometer, thermocouple etc)