Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Shift: 3:00pm to 11:00pm (Monday thru Friday)

Location: Houston, TX

Industry: Manufacturing (Coatings, Chemicals)

Background: Candidate must pass Background Check and Drug Test (No Exceptions)

Education: High School Diploma minimum (STEM education is preferred)

This position is responsible for developing an in-depth knowledge of Axalta Powder Coatings products through lab work and evaluation as required. Using this knowledge, incumbent will complete evaluation and adjustments in an accurate and timely manner; the goal is to have the initial evaluation and approval or rejection with adjustment completed and communication with production team within the time goal. Associate must show the capability of making good decisions and getting others involved when needed.

• Interact with Salesforce, R&D, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to address problems and performance testing and manufacturing of commercial products
  
• Review, research and complete tests in support of product manufacture
  
• Provide clear and accurate documentation and direction of all decisions to meet requirements
  
• Champion system processes: SAP, Document Control, Filing, and Communication
  
• Utilize product outcomes to determine product adjustments for future manufacture
  
• Audit and follow up on the effectiveness of the corrective and preventive actions
  
• Maintain any related Quality System Documents (ISO 9001 / TS 16949)
  
• Perform all lab duties including production of lab-size samples, application and evaluation of finished products and daily cleanup and maintenance of lab area and equipment
  
• Communicate effectively between Axalta teams (sales, QC, R&D, site, Supply Chain, etc.)
  
• Other duties to support site quality initiatives
  
• Perform all tasks safely and reliably
  
• Navigate and use SAP database for related activities
  
• Apply powder coatings to complete all testing
  
• Follow EHS&S policy requirements; wear required PPE (safety glasses, static-dissipating steel-toed shoes, gloves, respirator, etc.) in the required areas
  
• Maintain all logs
  

• High school diploma required
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows
  
• Ability to follow directions independently with little or no supervision
  
• Good attendance and punctuality
  
• Above-average logic, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
  
• Basic math, computer, reading, and comprehension skills
  
• Good time management and ability to deliver results when needed
  
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation; a self-starter
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Good hands-on, mechanical aptitude
  
• Detail-oriented with an aptitude for inspection
  

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.