QUALITY- LAB ASSISTANT FABRI TESTING

Position: Junior Lab Assistant (Fabric & Garment Testing)
Department: Quality Assurance / Technical Services Location: Faridabad

Industry:
Kidswear Buying House / Garment Export
Job Purpose Quality Assurance, conducting fabric, trim, and garment testing, maintaining testing records, coordinating with external laboratories,
and ensuring that all materials comply with buyer quality standards before bulk production.

Key Responsibilities
1. Fabric Testing
Conduct in-house sample fabric testing.
Conduct bulk fabric testing before production approval.
Perform GSM, width, shrinkage, skewness, spirality, shade variation, and appearance tests.
Record and maintain all fabric test reports.
Verify fabric quality against buyer specifications.

2. Laboratory Testing Coordination
Prepare fabric and trim samples for third-party laboratory testing.
Coordinate with approved testing laboratories.
Track pending reports and follow up with labs.
Maintain testing schedules and ensure reports are received on time.

3. Trim Testing
Assist in testing all trims including:
Buttons, Zippers, Elastic, Laces, Drawcords, Buckles
Snap buttons, Labels, Care labels, Hangtags, 
Check for: Color fastness, Pull strength, Durability, Appearance, Safety compliance

4. Button Testing
Perform in-house button pull testing using button pull tester.
Coordinate laboratory testing whenever buyer requires certified reports.
Maintain button testing records.

5. Wash Testing
Conduct Size Set Wash Test.
Record: Shrinkage %, Twisting, Shape retention, Seam puckering, Appearance after wash
Colour change, Compare results with buyer tolerance.

6. Wash Care Verification
Verify wash care instructions according to:
Fabric composition
Garment construction
Buyer requirements
Coordinate with Merchandising and QA before approval.

7. Documentation
Maintain records of: Fabric test reports, Lab reports, Wash reports, Button test reports
Trim test reports, Approved standards, Failed reports, CAPA records
Ensure proper filing for buyer audits.

8. Sample Evaluation
Assist QA in checking: Sample garments, PP Samples, Size Sets
TOP Samples, Identify visible quality issues before approval.

9. Coordination
Coordinate with: Merchandising Team, Fabric Department, Trims Department
Production, Buying Office, External Testing Laboratories

10. Equipment Maintenance
Maintain laboratory equipment including:
GSM Cutter, Electronic Balance, Shrinkage Scale, Button Pull Tester, Colour Assessment Cabinet
Washing Machine, Dryer, Measuring Equipment, Report calibration requirements.

11. Compliance
Follow buyer standards such as:
CPSIA, REACH, OEKO-TEX, ASTM, EN Standards, Company SOPs

Skills Required
Basic knowledge of woven fabrics
Understanding of garment trims, Basic textile testing knowledge
Good record keeping, MS Excel, MS Word
Attention to detail, Good communication skills, Ability to work under deadlines

Educational Qualification
Preferred:
Diploma in Textile Technology
B.Sc. Textile
Diploma in Fashion Technology
Diploma in Apparel Production
B.Tech Textile (Freshers may apply)

Experience
Fresher to 2 years Experience in:
Garment Export House
Buying House
Textile Testing Lab
Fabric Mill QA
will be preferred.

Experience: 0-2 years
Salary: 20-22k