Quality Control Technician I

Hempel A/S • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hempel, founded in Denmark in 1915, is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe, our products protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, and increase energy efficiency. Through our brands Hempel, Neogard, Crown Paints, Wattyl and Farrow & Ball, we provide solutions for the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure and Decorative industries. At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together. Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world. The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.

Requirements

• HS Diploma
• MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel)
• Organizational skills
• Working knowledge of basic chemistry and algebra
• Minimum 1 year of analytical lab or paint experience
• Understand of lab equipment including setting and calibration
• English language proficiency
• Normal color vision required for color testing
• Ability to operate in a cross-functional atmosphere
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• ERP system experience and color-matching software preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform daily QC tests for production batches and incoming raw materials per established test procedures and work instructions accurately and timely to meet delivery commitment
• Develop batch adjustments to meet Hempel quality standards
• Testing and approval of production batches to ensure proper color match
• Promptly document color data
• Update batch status and enter results into software as required
• Communicate and update production staff on the status of batches
• Maintain and store color draw downs in database
• Prepare timely documentation of quality tests data and retained sample record and QC database entry while ensuring accuracy
• Assist to ensure lab test samples and chemicals are kept in stock, (etc. solvents, cures and bases)
• Conduct consistent quality checks during production and filling of batches
• Testing approval of incoming bulk shipments of raw material
• Demonstrate good housekeeping and maintenance of laboratory and equipment.
• Assist in technical evaluation of nonconforming batches and customer complaints
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Assist in fulfilling sales requests
• Perform basic troubleshooting and problem solving
• Attention to batch ticket details
• Execute industrial hygiene practices
• Ability to manage time

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days to start
• 6 personal days
• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
• Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately

What This Job Offers

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