1st Shift QC Lab Technician

RPM Industrial Coatings Group; Hudson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Industrial Coatings Group in Hudson, NC is hiring a 1st Shift QC Technician. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The role supports QA/QC in production, ensuring batches meet quality standards and communicating deviations.

Duties include data tracking in D365, batch adjustments, and equipment calibration. Qualifications include a high school diploma, strong math and writing skills, and Excel proficiency. Prior QC or batchmaking experience is advantageous, with familiarity of standard

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Proficient math and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills – Excel required.
• Up to three years in QC field helpful.
• Prior batchmaking experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Check production batches by comparison to standards.
• Advise batchmaker of necessary adjustments.
• Recheck batch after adjustments are made until within specifications.
• Record results in D365.
• Consult with QC manager on out-of-spec products.
• Calibrate QC/QA equipment as required.

Skills

Math

Written communication

Attention to detail

Munsell Color test

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Laboratory equipment familiarity

Job description

RPM Industrial Coatings Group in Hudson, NC is looking for 1st Shift QC Technician. $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Assists with application and monitoring of established quality procedures and methods for production batches and new raw materials. Compiles, tabulates and summarizes QC data for analysis. Prepares and communicates variables and deviations from prescribed standards of quality. Maintains statistical records having to do with quality, nature and causes of defects in D365. Expedites and follows up changes to allow for prescribed quality standards.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Check production batches by comparison to standards
• Advise batchmaker of any necessary adjustments to apply to product batch
• Recheck batch after adjustments are made until product is within standard product specifications
• Use proper analytical tools to compare product to standard specifications and to wet and/or dry samples
• Record results of comparison in D365
• Consult with QC manager on products more than 10% out of product specifications
• Upon approval of product record data in D365
• Check bulk raw materials against standard product specifications upon receipt
• Consult Quality control manual for specific requirements for product analysis of production batches as well as raw materials
• Calibrate QC/QA equipment as required
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience And Education Required

• High school diploma
• Proficient math and written communication skills
• Good computer skills – knowledge of Excel required
• Up to three years in industry related QC field helpful
• Prior batchmaking experience helpful

Specific Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Successful completion of Munsel Color test, helpful
• Familiarity with products used in batchmaking processes
• Familiarity with standard analytical tools

Reasoning Ability

• Employee must work with limited supervision following written and verbal instructions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Occasional lifting and/or carrying of up to 40 lbs. Is required. Standing for extended periods of time (approximately 90% of 8-hour shift) is required with some sitting, walking, reaching, handling, bending and stooping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal laboratory industry related environment conditions are present in the QC/QA laboratory. Employee on occasion will be required to go into the manufacturing areas, where normal manufacturing environment conditions are present. The company provides any required personal protective equipment.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)

• Turnover of correct production batches
• QC efficiency as gauged by customer RMA’s