QC Technician

Axalta Coating Systems; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta Coating Systems in the UAE seeks a Quality Control Technician to perform routine inspection sampling, testing, and verification of in-process materials and finished powder coating products, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality requirements. The role supports production through timely testing, accurate reporting, and adherence to QC procedures and safety.

You will operate lab instruments, maintain records, and participate in non-conformance investigations, calibration, and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a QC laboratory or manufacturing quality environment.
• Experience in powder coatings, paints, or coatings is highly desirable.
• English language skills (written and spoken) and local language.
• Data analysis skills to identify trends and defects.

Responsibilities

• In-Process QC: collect and test powder coating samples during production.
• Perform timely testing to support production release and minimize delays.
• Verify critical quality parameters against product specifications.
• Communicate out-of-specification or abnormal results to the QC Supervisor and Production team.
• Support production personnel with adjustments and re-testing per procedures.
• Monitor quality consistency between production batches.
• Finished Product Testing: perform routine physical and color evaluations.
• Product Release & Non-Conformance: verify results before batch release; report deviations.
• Laboratory Equipment & Calibration: operate instruments and perform calibration checks.
• Documentation & Quality Systems: record observations and maintain records per SOPs.
• Health Safety & Environment: follow HSE requirements and use PPE.

Skills

Data analysis

English language

Quality control

Education

Technical/vocational qualifications

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Laboratory instruments

Calibration checks

Job description

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing routine inspection sampling testing and verification of in-process materials and finished powder coating products to ensure compliance with approved specifications and quality requirements The role supports production through timely testing accurate reporting effective identification of non-conforming products and adherence to established QC procedures safety requirements and good laboratory practices Reporting lines Functional Guidance Laboratory Manager amp QC leader Powder Coating UAE Admin Legal Entity Business Director General Industrial MEART

Key Responsibilities

• In-Process Quality Control Collect and test powder coating samples during production according to the defined inspection and testing plan
• Perform timely testing to support production release and minimize manufacturing delays
• Verify critical quality parameters and compare results against product specifications
• Communicate out-of-specification or abnormal results immediately to the QC Supervisor and Production team
• Support production personnel with adjustments and re-testing according to approved procedures
• Monitor quality consistency between production batches

Finished Product Testing

• Perform routine physical and application testing of powder coatings which may include Color and visual appearance Gloss Film thickness Particle size distribution Gel time Specific gravity density where applicable Powder flow and appearance Application behavior Surface finish and visual defects Adhesion Impact resistance Bend flexibility testing Other product-specific tests according to internal methods and customer specifications Color amp Appearance Evaluation Conduct visual and instrumental color evaluation against approved standards Operate spectrophotometers color measurement instruments as required Evaluate color difference and appearance against established acceptance criteria Assess gloss texture metallic appearance surface finish and other visual characteristics Maintain and handle master color standards and reference panels appropriately Report color deviations promptly and support production color correction activities as required

Product Release & Non-Conformance Control

• Verify test results against approved specifications before recommending batch acceptance release
• Immediately report results outside specification limits
• Support investigation and re-testing of non-conforming batches
• Assist with additional testing of reworked or corrected batches
• Ensure that only valid and authorized test results are used for product release decisions

Laboratory Equipment & Calibration

• Operate laboratory instruments and test equipment according to approved operating procedures
• Perform routine verification checks of laboratory equipment before use
• Ensure instruments are within their valid calibration status Report equipment malfunction damage or calibration issues immediately
• Maintain equipment in clean and suitable working condition
• Support scheduled calibration verification and preventive maintenance activities
• Maintain equipment usage and verification records where required

Documentation & Quality Systems

• Accurately record all observations measurements calculations and test results Complete QC reports inspection records test sheets and electronic records as required Follow approved SOPs work instructions specifications test methods and quality plans Maintain traceability between samples production batches test panels standards and recorded results Ensure records are clear complete legible accurate and completed at the time testing is performed Maintain laboratory housekeeping and documentation standards Support continuous improvement activities within the QC laboratory

Health Safety & Environment

• Follow all plant and laboratory HSE requirements Use appropriate personal protective equipment PPE while handling powders chemicals hot panels laboratory equipment and production samples Follow safe practices for powder coating application and curing operations Properly identify store handle and dispose of laboratory chemicals samples and waste Immediately report unsafe conditions incidents spills and equipment hazards

Education

Relevant technical/vocational qualifications will be considered based on experience.

Experience & Skills

1 3 years of experience in a QC laboratory or manufacturing quality environment preferred. Experience in powder coatings, paints, coatings is highly desirable. Functional Expertise solid functional/business skills / background, able to provide guidance to drive programs/projects. Data analysis skills to analyze trends, pareto defects, etc. Written and spoken English as well as local language.