Quality Control Technician - Paint & Coatings Lab

Axalta; Huthwaite; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta in Huthwaite is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our laboratory and QC operations. You will perform routine quality testing of raw materials and finished paints, evaluate colour and viscosity, and help ensure products meet specifications before batch release.

The role requires GCSEs including Maths, English and Science, and previous experience in manufacturing or coatings. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems is desirable, along with proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSEs 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.

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.

Skills

Quality testing

Laboratory testing

Inspection techniques

Quality management systems

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

GCSEs including Maths English Science

HNC/HND or Degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Axalta in Huthwaite is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our laboratory and QC operations. You will perform routine quality testing of raw materials and finished paints, evaluate colour and viscosity, and help ensure products meet specifications before batch release.

The role requires GCSEs including Maths, English and Science, and previous experience in manufacturing or coatings. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems is desirable, along with proficiency in Microsoft