Vacancies Quality Control Lab Technician - 2nd shift

AkzoNobel•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

The Quality Control Lab Technician coordinates the collection of random samples from production batches and lots and performs a wide variety of complex tests to measure product physical and chemical characteristics. The role tests raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products using established procedures, guidelines, and precise testing instruments to maintain product quality. Testing includes viscosity, weight per unit of measure, flow, gloss, and color characteristics compared with standards. The technician maintains and calibrates testing equipment, documents results and observations in QC records, and works with quality, production, and development staff to evaluate production or field-related problems and identify possible complaint causes. The role also supports workplace organization, housekeeping, safety, and continuous improvement. Level 2 duties additionally include evaluating test-method repeatability, assisting with calibration plans, training curricula and standard operating procedures, and participating in root-cause investigations. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science, an associate degree, or at least one year of laboratory experience.
1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and reactions as they apply to production techniques.
Ability to score 32 or lower on a Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Color test.
Near vision sufficient to read labels and see details up close, with or without corrective lenses.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety instructions and guidelines.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently.
Ability to multitask and balance priorities.
Dedicated safety leadership and presence.
Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agents.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
Ability to operate and control equipment safely and effectively, and monitor gauges, dials, or display screens.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, including arithmetic, fractions, and measurements.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including noticing problems and contributing input to identify solutions or root causes.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety rules and procedures and demonstrate integrity in accordance with the company Code of Conduct.
Collect random samples from production batches and lots.
Perform complex tests on production batches and raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to measure physical or chemical characteristics.
Maintain and calibrate test equipment.
Maintain records and charts for products checked, and record and report observations and test results legibly and completely in the appropriate QC card or file.
Work with the QC manager, production staff, and development staff to evaluate production or field-related problems.
Help identify potential causes of complaints.
Participate in 5S activities, sustain and improve organization in work areas, and perform area housekeeping.
Evaluate test methods for repeatability.
Assist in calibration plans, training curricula, and development of standard operating procedures.
Participate in and aid root-cause investigations.