Quality Control Technician

8800 ACS Huthwaite UK Limited; Huthwaite; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta has a vacancy for a Quality Control Technician at its Huthwaite site. You will perform routine QC testing on raw materials, intermediates and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and support batch release.

The role involves calibration, investigating out-of-spec results, coordinating corrective actions, and maintaining quality-system records while upholding 5S and safety standards in a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSEs including Maths, English and Science.
• Experience in manufacturing, coatings, chemical, automotive or quality environment.
• Knowledge of quality control testing and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality testing and inspection of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Evaluate colour, gloss, viscosity, density and other properties prior to batch release.
• Support batch adjustment recommendations based on test results.
• Maintain laboratory calibration schedules and records.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and support corrective actions.
• Record and report test results in quality systems.

Skills

Quality control testing

Microsoft Office

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English, Science

HNC/HND or Degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

Laboratory calibration

Job description

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 modernising infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. We are currently looking for a Quality Control Technician to join us at our facility in Huthwaite. Full-time · Permanent · Huthwaite Manufacturing Site 1.

About the Role

The QC Technician is responsible for all aspects of QC within the Laboratory activities at Axalta Liquid Coatings Huthwaite Ltd. The QC chemist is to ensure that the customer receives products that meet the relevant specification.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine quality testing and inspection of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in accordance with approved test methods and specifications.
• Evaluate colour, gloss, viscosity, density, appearance, and application properties including salt spray test prior to batch release.
• Support batch adjustment recommendations based on laboratory test results.
• Maintain laboratory calibration schedules and equipment verification records
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results and support corrective actions.
• Investigate product defects, customer complaints, and internal quality incidents.
• Record and report test results accurately within laboratory and quality systems.
• Support retention sample management and product traceability requirements.
• Participate in waste reduction, right-first time, and process capability improvement throughput.
• Drive and maintain 5S activities within the laboratory, ensuring the workplace remains clean, orderly, and compliant with company standards always.
• Maintain safe storage and handling of highly flammable materials by ensuring inventory limits are not exceeded, all containers are properly labelled, and materials are stored in designated approved containers in compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct or coordinate internal audits and corrective action required to assure that all processes to meet the requirements of Quality Management System.

Key requirements

• Essential GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English, and Science. Experience within a manufacturing, coatings, chemical, automotive, Aerospace or quality environment. Knowledge of quality control testing and inspection techniques. Understanding of quality management systems. Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Desirable HNC/HND or Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Aerospace or related discipline. Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems. Experience with QC testing of paint coating systems.

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 modernising 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 Refine, 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 is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.