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AkzoNobel
Quality Technician
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What they do
A Quality Technician inspects products to assure compliance with given standards including durability , functionality, quality, and safety.
$42,285 / year median in South Carolina
+10% projected growth
Job Description
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands
Under instruction and following established procedures and guidelines, test and conduct routine analysis of in-process and finished product batches using variety of testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality.
Key Accountabilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty safely, satisfactorily, and in a timely manner.
- including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon
- is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today
- while creating an even better tomorrow.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday1st shift (7:00 AM-3:00 PM) or 2nd Shift (3:00PM-11:00PM) Overtime required based on business needs Job Purpose Coordinate the collection of random samples from production batches/lots. Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes to measure product's physical characteristics. Use highly sophisticated and precise testing instruments.Under instruction and following established procedures and guidelines, test and conduct routine analysis of in-process and finished product batches using variety of testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality.
Key Accountabilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty safely, satisfactorily, and in a timely manner.
- Must follow all established safety rules and procedures
- Must demonstrate integrity while performing duties as per company's Code of Conduct
- Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes on production batches to measure product's physical or chemical characteristics. Tests include, but are not limited to, viscosity, weight per unit of measure, flow, gloss, color characteristics (compared with standards), and various other similar tests.
- Maintain and calibrate test equipment
- Maintain records and charts for all products that are checked by the individual.
- Record and report observations or test results in the appropriate QC card or file. The data should be complete and written legibly
- Work with the QC manager, production staff, and development staff to evaluate production or field related problems
- Help identify potential causes of complaints
- Actively engaged in 5S activities
- Helps sustain and improve organization in work areas
- Perform area housekeeping responsibilities Job Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential qualification satisfactorily.
- Near vision
- ability to read labels and see details up close with or without corrective lenses
- Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
- Must be able to score a 32 or lower on a Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Color test
- Must have effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to multi-task and balance priorities
- Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence
- Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agents
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Operation and control
- Ablity to use equipment to perform duties of job safely and effectively
- Mathematics
- Knowledge of basic math including adding, subtracting, mulitplication, division, fractions and measurements
- Operation Monitoring
- Abitlity to watch gauges, dials, or display screens to ensure proper operation of equipment Education and/or Experience
- High school graduate or equivalent
- With 1-2 years technical or community college courses with emphasis on physical science and/or 3 or more years manufacturing experience in paint and coatings industry preferred
- Microsoft Office skills required (Outlook, Word, Excel) Physical DemandsThe physical demands described in the essential qualifications are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Medical insurance with HSA
- Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
- Annual bonus
- 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
- Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
- Employee appreciation days
- Paid Parental leave
- Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
- Career growth opportunities
- Employee referral bonusAt AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self.