Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

Electric Battery Adhesives; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Quality Control Technician I for the 2nd shift in Chagrin Falls, OH. You will conduct testing of samples to ensure batches meet quality specs, sample and test incoming materials, and assist with troubleshooting to resolve issues. Lab safety and precise record-keeping are essential.

The role involves performing viscosity/density/gel-time tests and supporting production and R&D as needed, with a shift 2:30pm–11pm, Monday–Friday and overtime in peak season.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year lab experience or chemistry lab education.
• Able to perform basic math and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Test finished goods and in-process samples for quality specs.
• Determine corrections for out-of-spec materials and direct production.
• Maintain lab safety, practices and documentation.
• Test parameters include viscosities, densities, gel times.
• Prepare samples for advanced testing (peel, shear).
• Maintain daily quality logs and sample retention.
• Support production testing and R&D as needed.
• Ensure lab equipment calibration and reporting.

Skills

Lab testing

Basic math

Shift work

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year lab experience/chemistry education

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Quality Control Technician

Chagrin Falls, OH

2nd Shift: 2:30pm - 11pm, Monday - Friday, Occasional Overtime and Weekends during the busy season (April - September)

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience + $2.00 Shift Differential (for 2nd Shift)

Position Overview

The Quality Control Technician I conducts testing of samples to ensure product batches and finished goods meet all quality specifications. Sampling and testing of incoming raw material bulk tanker loads (primarily industrial solvent liquids). Some troubleshooting and problem solving is involved.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs testing of finished goods and in-process line samples to ensure they are within quality specifications
• Determine how to correct out-of-spec materials and direct production to make those adjustments
• Ensure safe and appropriate practices in lab
• Testing requirements include but not limited to viscosities, densities, gel times, etc.
• Prepares & tests samples for advanced testing (i.e. peel and shear strength)
• Maintains daily quality log, history files, etc.
• Maintains the sample retain room
• Interprets and applies inspection & tagging instructions, procedures and standards
• Supports production for process testing
• General housekeeping of QC Lab including cleaning and maintaining test equipment
• Authors test procedures and work instructions as needed
• Initiates non-conformance &Trial Material reporting
• Supports customer service for complaint investigations
• Supports R&D development testing, as needed
• Monitor lab equipment calibration testing and report as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Needs a high school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of lab experience or education in chemistry lab
• Must be able to do basic math
• Walking, pushing, pulling, stretching, and lifting 50 lbs
• Able to perform job with minimal supervision
• Good organizational skills; able to keep records
• Some mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills are required
• Experience with shiftwork

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $22.00 - $26.00 per (based on experience) + $2.00 Shift Differential.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.