Quality Control Technician- 3rd Shift

NPAA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Bonus

Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Company events

Job summary

NPAA in Tennessee is seeking a proactive Quality Assurance Lab Technician to perform incoming, in-process, and final product testing for resin, milling, and paint operations, ensuring compliance with customer specs prior to shipment.

The role supports production, uses SAP Quality modules, analyzes data, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry or 2 years’ equivalent experience.
• Experience with ISO Quality systems.
• Lean Manufacturing exposure preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel, Word, Access skills.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work off-shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect raw materials to meet specifications.
• Perform wet QC testing on finished goods.
• Support QC Correction Specialists on investigations.
• Identify off-quality products during QC.
• Coordinate containment of suspect product.
• Verify QC packages meet customer requirements.
• Maintain lab retain storage area.
• Maintain test equipment and calibrations.
• Analyze data using statistical methods.
• Suggest process improvements to QC Manager.
• Maintain lab supplies requisitioning.

Skills

Color matching

Data analysis

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory scales

Viscometers

Spray applicators

Automatic film applicator

Job description

At NPAA, we believe our employees are our greatest strength. We are proud to offer a generous and competitive rewards package, including:

• Earned Bonus Structure – attendance bonuses, annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Time Off & Holidays – 11 paid holidays each year, plus paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Health & Retirement – comprehensive health and welfare plans, along with a 401(k)program featuring an exceptional company match.
• Career Growth & Recognition – tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and opportunities to grow within the organization.
• Culture & Community – as part of the NPAA family, you’ll enjoy company events throughout the year celebrating and appreciating our employees’ hard work and dedication.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing incoming, in-process, and final product testing for resin, milling, and paint plants. This position will support production and ensure product quality and compliance with applicable standards and customer specifications prior to shipment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Test and inspect raw materials to ensure company specifications are met
• Perform testing following test methods on finished good samples: wet QC testing and final dirt checks
• Provide in process support to QC Correction Specialists in relation to investigation and correction of abnormal batches.
• Identify off quality product during the QC process and work through the abnormal process to correct
• Coordinate the containment of suspect product
• Verify QC packages meet customer requirements and release to shipping
• Manage and maintain the retain storage area
• Dispose/recycle retain samples per work instructions
• Utilize and implement simple troubleshooting techniques to ensure test equipment is operating as intended.
• Proficiently use the Quality modules in SAP
• Track, analyze, and report data utilizing statistical methods
• Recommend improvement areas to the Quality Control Manager based on analysis of data. This includes but not limited to, formula and specification changes, test methods and procedures, production and process concerns.
• Manage the requisitioning and maintaining of lab supplies
• Participate in the QC laboratory 5S efforts; ensuring items are arranged to promote efficient workflow and good housekeeping is maintained to promote a safe work environment
• Ability to adjust batches to meet desired specification targets, including use of necessary equipment.
• Participate in cross functional teams to address and resolve quality problems and to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods
• Maintains testing equipment, including calibrations and preventative maintenance

SALARY RANGE:

$21.04 to $31.16 per hour. ( Compensation for this role is negotiable based on experience and skill set.)

• Strong color matching skills, ability to make critical color decisions for key customers.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and define problems, collects and analyzes data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure appropriate flow of information.
• Ability to interact effectively with team members, co-workers, and managers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to successful completion
• Displays courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet strict deadlines using time management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Equipment knowledge:
• Laboratory scales
• Viscometers
• Spray applicators: Manual and automated
• Automatic film applicator

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree Preferably in Chemistry or 2 years of equivalent experience
• Experience in ISO Quality systems
• Desirable: Exposure to Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Highly developed computer skills in Excel, Word, Access database
• Ability to work off shift hours in order to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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