Quality Control Technician

Altana AG; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Altana AG seeks a Quality Control Technician to test raw materials and finished products, ensuring conformance to quality standards and specifications. You will inspect materials, calibrate equipment, and maintain records while coordinating with Production and Technical Services to resolve issues.

Responsibilities include color matching, using SAP for data entry, and performing algebraic calculations. Strong attention to detail and color vision are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and an associate degree in science or related discipline; or two years of directly related experience, in lieu of an associate degree. Paint, coatings, chemical laboratory related experience preferred
• Six months experience with SAP and/or another ERP system preferred
• Able to perform all elements of job demand analysis for position

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials.
• Test intermediate and finished products per work instructions and procedures.
• Develop lab blends for color matching and trial batches.
• Approve materials that conform and route questionable items for review.
• Verify materials meet quality specifications and customer requirements.
• Manage retained samples and paperwork daily.
• Calibrate laboratory and plant equipment.
• Operate QC instruments (e.g., particle size analyzer, Brookfield viscometers, pH meter).
• Enter inspection and test results in ERP and other systems.
• Collaborate with Technical Services and Production to resolve issues.
• Communicate via email with colleagues and customers as needed.
• Color discernment confirmed by a color vision test.
• Perform algebraic calculations.
• Communicate effectively and work independently within procedures.
• Be detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• May flex between labs and hours as needed.
• Use MS Word and Excel as required.
• Filing and other administrative duties.
• Clean and maintain laboratory areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Color vision

Communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science or related discipline

Two years related experience in lieu of an associate degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your responsibilities

The Quality Control Technician performs testing and evaluation of raw materials and finished products to ensure product & process conformance to quality standards, product specifications, and other rquirements.

• Conduct inspections of incoming raw materials
• Perform intermediate and finished product testing in accordance with work instructions, test methods, and follow all other procedures
• Develop lab blends for color matching, material work-off, and trial batches
• Approves material which conforms to requirements and forwards any questionable items to Production or Quality Supervisor/Manager
• Verify adherence of materials to quality specifications & customer requirements
• Manage retained samples / ensure paperwork accuracy daily
• Conduct and ensure calibration of laboratory and plant equipment
• Utilize and maintain QC equipment and instrumentation (particle size analyzer, Inkometer, Brookfield viscometers, Zahn cups, pH meter, etc.)
• Performs stability checks to validate shelf life of materials
• Utilize ERP system and other software as needed to enter inspection, calibration, and sample results
• Data entry using various software programs to update information on material test results, material stabilities, release material and products
• Works with Technical Services and/or Production departments to resolve customer or material issues
• Utilize email to communicate with colleagues, customers, and other departments as necessary
• Must be able to discern color and brilliance confirmed by a color vision test
• Ability to perform algebraic equations
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with instructions, procedures, and policies
• Detail oriented with solid organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and set priorities
• May be required to flex between labs (Bronze/Bonding, Ink QC) and working hours
• Use MS Word and Excel as required
• Performs filing and other administrative duties
• Cleans and maintains laboratory areas
• Other duties as assigned

Your profile

• High school diploma or equivalent, and an associate degree in science or related discipline; or two years of directly related experience, in lieu of an associate degree. Paint, coatings, chemical laboratory related experience preferred
• Six months experience with SAP and/or another ERP system preferred
• Able to perform all elements of job demand analysis for position

Contact Person

Stephanie Klinger
HR Team
Phone: [phone]