QC Technician

Westlake Chemical; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Florida is seeking a Quality Control Technician to coordinate quality standards, monitor processes, test materials, and support troubleshooting under supervision. The role requires following safety policies, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

You will calibrate equipment, maintain QA systems, log data in SAP, and ensure color consistency during extrusion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and relevant skills training.
• 1–2 years' experience in a related field.
• Ability to read and follow safety and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Conduct routine analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, environmental samples, finished goods, and samples.
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
• Identify product quality problems and recommend solutions.
• Calibrate, validate, and maintain laboratory and QA equipment.
• Log testing results into SAP and release finished goods per Control Plan.
• Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications.
• Monitor color consistency and overall quality during extrusion, stacking, and yard handling.
• Perform and document dry and wet tile testing as per the QC plan.
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Learning agility

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Production Supervisor and/or Quality Manager, the Quality Control Technician coordinates the implementation of quality standards and systems, monitors to ensure standards are being met, improves systems, tests in a control environment the characteristics of the product and process, helps troubleshooting problems, ensures compliance with both internal (regional, national managers) and external (industry codes, local, state and federal regulations) customers.

Essential Functions

• Comply with Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Utilize systems methodology to conduct business activities.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, environmental samples, finished goods, and samples.
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
• Identify product quality problems and recommend solutions.
• Calibrate, validate, and maintain laboratory and QA equipment.
• Follow standards established to carry out troubleshooting, testing, calibration, organization, and project management.
• Reduces color variation in the manufacturing process, quality forms control and database entry.
• Perform and document dry and wet tile testing as per the QC plan (XRite checks, AC Ratio, Absorption, TBS, Permeability, Gapping, Stacking, Walkability).
• Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
• Log testing results into SAP and release finished goods per Control Plan.
• Reports all product exceptions as per non-conforming materials procedures.
• Monitors color consistency and overall quality during extrusion, stacking, and once the product reaches the yard.
• Issue and control color formulas to ensure accuracy on the production floor and color visual standards.
• Print and verify pallets labels.
• Performs frequent visual inspections of wet side processes and activities daily.
• Performs visual inspection of finished goods daily.
• Conducts monthly pallet audits to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, equipment manuals, and company manuals and procedures.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication skills and ability to read, speak, write English (bilingual Spanish helpful).
• Ability to observe, identify, deduce and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Quick learner and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Math skills and computer skills.

Education and/Or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field.

Essential Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Be flexible to work nights and weekends.
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable.
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.
• Prolonged standing or in a stationary position.
• Complete repetitive movements
• Bend and/or twist
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities.
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com