2nd Shift QC Technician — Coatings & Materials

8797 ACS U.S.A., LLC; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta in High Point, NC is seeking an experienced QC Technician for the 2nd shift to perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished solvent-borne coatings to ensure products meet established quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of QC laboratory experience in chemical manufacturing, hands-on testing skills, and a strong emphasis on data integrity and continuous improvement within a GMP/GLP environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QC laboratory experience in chemical manufacturing, coatings, paints, resins, polymers, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong laboratory testing, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with solvent‑borne coatings and quality systems preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished solvent-borne coatings.
• Maintain 100% adherence to QW methods, SOPs, specifications, and data integrity requirements.
• Test key parameters including viscosity, solids, density, color, gloss, dry time, and application properties.
• Support timely and accurate batch release and identify/escalate OOS, OOT, and quality deviations.
• Support and drive continuous improvement and quality improvement projects.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Follow all EHS, GMP/GLP, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Support training and development of QC technicians and promote a strong quality-first culture.

Skills

Lab testing

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Axalta in High Point, NC is seeking an experienced QC Technician for the 2nd shift to perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished solvent-borne coatings to ensure products meet established quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of QC laboratory experience in chemical manufacturing, hands-on testing skills, and a strong emphasis on data integrity and continuous improvement within a GMP/GLP environment.