Quality Control Technician

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Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who - as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies - serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

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**Position overview**:
Are you passionate about quality, precision, and making sure things _just work_? At allnex, we’re on the look out for a **Quality Control Technician** to join our dynamic team in** Wacol QLD**. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our production plants run smoothly by testing in-process and finished products, assisting with raw material assessments, and helping release top-quality materials to our customers. You’ll be hands-on in the Polyester Laboratory, supporting both the production floor and the lab to keep everything running efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

**Responsibilities**:
As our Quality Control Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our quality operations. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:

- ** Batch testing and adjustments** — Test and fine-tune material batches to meet exact specifications.
- ** Lab support** — Keep lab consumables stocked and organized so testing never skips a beat.
- ** Sample management** — Manage retain samples of both raw materials and finished products.
- ** Product confirmation** — Perform final QA verification tests before products head out the door.
- ** Equipment care** — Maintain, troubleshoot, and ensure smooth operation of lab equipment.
- ** Housekeeping hero** — Keep the lab clean, organized, and safe.
- ** Lab operations** — Start up and shut down the lab at the beginning and end of the production week.
- ** Documentation & analysis** — Complete testing processes, document results, and assist in product analysis.
- ** Complaint investigation** — Help look into and resolve customer complaints.
- ** Safety & compliance** — Always follow Allnex policies and procedures, along with OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) regulations.

**Required skills and experience**:
We’re looking for someone who brings both technical know-how and a team spirit. You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

- 2-3 years of experience working in a lab or manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with quality systems like ISO 9001 and compliance with statutory operational requirements.
- Ability to work effectively across departments and deliver on key performance indicators, particularly in quality and safety.
- Strong Microsoft software skills (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Dynamics AX).
- A keen eye for safety, with past experience contributing to a strong OHS (Occupational Health & Safety) culture.
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities — you enjoy working with others and building strong relationships.
- Sharp attention to detail and the ability to analyze data, calculate adjustments, and understand test methods.

**Qualifications**:
Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

- Completed Year 12 or higher, ideally with a Science or Engineering qualification from a recognized tertiary institution.
- Grade 3 or equivalent under the current Wacol agreement.

**We offer**:

- We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact
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