Process Engineering Technician (Afternoon Shift)

Axalta • Houston, TX

1d • $28 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Process Technician to support manufacturing operations, and quality assurance initiatives in a powder coatings environment (2nd shift). This role offers hands-on exposure to adjustment work, process optimization, and laboratory testing, with a focus on developing problem-solving skills and contributing to continuous improvement within a high-performance production facility.

Requirements

• 2 year associates degree in Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Strong foundation in process engineering, and solving-problem skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, testing methods, and safe chemical handling practices
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and documentation skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and willingness to work in both lab and production environments
• Strong computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong Data Entry and Documentation skills are necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are seeking to progress into a Process Engineer are preferred.
• Paint & Coatings Manufacturing experience is ideal, but not required.
• Candidates with excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.
• Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality, Lab and Testing exposure are preferred.
• Experience with powder coatings, polymers, or industrial chemical processes, Coating testing, exposure to quality systems is all preferred experience as well.
• Experience with powder coatings, polymers, or industrial chemical processes
• Coating testing
• Exposure to quality systems, SPC

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and improving powder coating production processes
• Collect and analyze process data to support process control, efficiency improvements, and waste reduction
• Participate in troubleshooting production issues and support root-cause analysis
• Verify run conditions changes during process
• Set run conditions
• Changeover verification
• Product Adjustments: Support adjustment of powder paints
• Prepare test samples and conduct lab-scale batch experiments
• Conduct chemical and physical testing on in-process samples, and finished products
• Perform quality control checks and document results in accordance with established standards
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on product consistency, defect reduction, and process capability

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to chemical manufacturing, quality testing, and R&D formulation
• Experience supporting real-world manufacturing projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentorship and skills development in production chemistry, quality systems, and problem solving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED