Quality Technician

Powder Coating Systems                                                                                      Quality Technician

Location:  Houston, TX

Reports to:  Quality Supervisor

At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 150 years in the coatings industry. With over 12,000 employees globally and $4.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

Position Description

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 30 minutes. Associate must show the capability of making good decisions and getting others involved when needed.

Responsibilities

• Interact with salesforce, R & D, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to address any 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, Datacolor, Document Control, Filing, and Communication.
• Utilize product outcomes to determine product adjustment 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 clean up and maintenance of lab area and equipment
• Communicate effectively between Axalta teams (sales, QC, R&D, site, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Travel when necessary to develop skills/training purposes
• Other duties to support site quality initiatives
• Perform all tasks in a safe and reliable manner
• Navigate and perform activity SAP Datacolor Database
• Application of Powder coatings to complete all testing
• Follow Hilliard EHS&S policy requirements; Wear proper PPE, ex safety glass, static dissipating steel toed shoes, gloves, respirator, etc. in the required areas
• Maintain all logs (Adjustment History, Calibration verification, Records on panels, Finished Goods Log Sheet, Batch tickets and all required signatures on them.

Qualifications
Incumbent must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily and in a safe and manner. The items listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and experience required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Working experience in a related position is highly preferred.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows.
• Ability to navigate and data entry in SAP system
• 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 and reading and comprehension skills
• Good time management and ability to deliver results when needed 
• Strong work ethic and personal motivation; a self-starter
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good hands-on, mechanical aptitude
• Detail oriented with an aptitude for inspection

Our Company:

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.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com.

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