QC Technician Coating

Sherwin-Williams; Klang City; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paint and coatings company in Klang City is seeking a QC Technician to support the quality control function. The role involves performing routine tests on raw materials and finished products, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an understanding of fundamental chemistry principles. This position plays a vital role in approving product quality and supporting investigations, contributing to the overall quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

• Required: High school graduate or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred: Possess professional certificate or higher education level.
• Required: Understanding of fundamental chemistry principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control tests on raw materials and finished products.
• Validate lab equipment daily before use.
• Record and maintain accurate daily test logs and data entries.
• Approve product batches based on test results.
• Support customer complaint investigations.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Understanding of fundamental chemistry principles

Routine quality control testing

Attention to detail

Training junior staff

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Professional certificate or higher

Job description

The QC Technician supports the quality control function by independently performing routine product and raw material testing, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures. While not responsible for product rejection decisions, the technician plays a key role in approving product quality and supporting investigations under the direction of the QC Chemist or Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products according to established SOPs.
• Validate lab equipment daily before use (e.g., pH meter calibration using buffer solutions).
• Record and maintain accurate daily test logs and data entries in the QC system.
• Approve product batches based on test results within defined specifications; escalate non-conformities to the QC Chemist or Supervisor.
• Support customer complaint investigations by conducting additional tests as instructed.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and participate in site safety programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the lab environment.
• Train junior staff or production personnel in basic QC procedures (e.g., Hegman grind, viscosity testing).
• Participate as a member in lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Represent the QC department in cross-functional meetings when delegated by the Chemist or Supervisor.

Education Background Requirements

• Required: High school graduate or equivalent education and experience.
• Preferred: Possess professional certificate or higher education level.

Knowledge & Experience

• Required: Understanding of fundamental chemistry principles and practices.
• Preferred: Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.