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 colourful 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.
We are currently looking for a Quality Technician to join us on 2nd Shift at our facility in High Point, NC.
Responsibilities:
• Performs a variety of complex and specialized quality control tests and assists with coordinating the operations of the lab.
• Runs comprehensive and specialized lab tests that require judgment and interpretation of results within general guidelines.
• Position requires customer interaction on occasion.
• Performs complex calculations and additional analyses on test results to determine if product is within proper boundaries; provides direction to other lab technicians when required.
• Assists with developing standard operational procedures and test guidelines and overseeing daily operations to ensure a safe and effective lab environment.
• Recommends technical formula or material adjustments to the product based on test results and judgment; receives direction on issues when required and coordinates potential formula changes with corporate.
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate complex lab equipment and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Coordinates activities with production, maintenance, technology, or other plant personnel to ensure the effective flow of operations, communication between the lab and plant, and maintaining and updating formulas.
• Responds to customer questions and complaints regarding product quality, test results, and other information.
• Reviews, completes, and enters a variety of forms, logs, and reports detailing test results to ensure compliance with operational procedure.
Requirements:
• Highly preferred bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or equivalent education.
• Five plus years of QC experience is preferred.
• Must be able to pass the Color Hue Test.
• Frequent, standing, stooping, and walking
• May be required to lift to 50 1lbs.
• Must be able to work overtime, which includes weekends as required
• Prioritizing and assigning work.
• Performing comprehensive quality control tests.
• Utilizing specialized quality control laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of basic product and general manufacturing processes.
• Applying operational policies and procedures.
• Documenting technical and test results.
• Calculating and reviewing technical chemistry formulas.
• Determining formula or material adjustments within boundaries.
• Reading and interpreting results within guidelines.
• PC Skills: Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); and other applicable applications. SAP experience preferred, but not required.
• Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• This is not a remote position, must be present onsite to perform the job requirements.
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.
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.
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