Powder Coatings Quality Control Specialist

Axalta; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform routine inspection, sampling, testing, and verification of in-process and finished powder coatings to meet approved specs and quality requirements.

The role supports production with timely testing, accurate reporting, handling non-conformances, and adherence to QC procedures, safety guidelines, and good laboratory practices across the UAE facility in Ras Al Khaimah.

Qualifications

• Experience in QC laboratory or manufacturing quality environment preferred.
• Powder coatings, paints, coatings experience highly desirable.
• Written and spoken English and local language.

Responsibilities

• In-Process Quality Control: Collect and test powder coating samples during production; verify critical quality parameters against specifications; communicate out-of-spec results; support production with adjustments and re-testing; monitor batch quality consistency.
• Finished Product Testing: Perform physical and application testing (color, gloss, film thickness, adhesion, etc.); conduct impact resistance and bend/flex tests; follow internal methods and customer specs.
• Color & Appearance Evaluation: Conduct color evaluation with spectrophotometers; assess gloss, texture, and appearance against standards; maintain master color references.
• Product Release & Non-Conformance: Verify results before batch release; report out-of-spec findings; assist investigations and re-testing of non-conforming batches.
• Laboratory Equipment & Calibration: Operate instruments per SOPs; maintain calibration status; report malfunctions; keep records.
• Documentation & Quality Systems: Record observations; complete QC reports; maintain traceability; ensure records are clear and complete.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Follow HSE requirements; use PPE; handle chemicals and waste safely.

Skills

Powder coatings experience

Data analysis

English language

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant technical/vocational qualifications

Job description

Axalta is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform routine inspection, sampling, testing, and verification of in-process and finished powder coatings to meet approved specs and quality requirements.

The role supports production with timely testing, accurate reporting, handling non-conformances, and adherence to QC procedures, safety guidelines, and good laboratory practices across the UAE facility in Ras Al Khaimah.