Quality Control Technician II - 3rd shift

AkzoNobel; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paints and coatings seeks a Quality Control Technician II for their 3rd shift. The position involves complex testing of production batches, maintaining equipment, and ensuring product quality. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in chemistry, have relevant education and experience, and be committed to safety and quality standards. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package from day one.

Benefits

401K retirement savings with 6% match

Annual bonus

Medical insurance with HSA

Generous vacation and holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Benefits beginning Day 1

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical composition and production techniques.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Effective in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex testing processes on production batches.
• Record and report observations or test results.
• Assist in developing training materials and SOPs.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science

Associates degree

1+ year laboratory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Quality Control Technician II - 3rd shift

Date: May 31, 2025

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty safely, satisfactorily, and in a timely manner.

• Must follow all established safety rules and procedures
• Must demonstrate integrity while performing duties as per company’s Code of Conduct
• Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes on production batches to measure product’s physical or chemical characteristics. Tests include, but are not limited to, viscosity, weight per unit of measure, flow, gloss, color characteristics (compared with standards), and various other similar tests.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment
• Maintain records and charts for all products that are checked by the individual.
• Record and report observations or test results in the appropriate QC card or file. The data should be complete and written legibly
• Record test results in SAP
• Work with the QC supervisor / manager, production staff, and development staff to evaluate production or field related problems
• Help identify potential causes of complaints
• Actively engaged in 5S activities
• Helps sustain and improve organization in work areas
• Perform area housekeeping responsibilities
• In addition to performing the above technician responisibilities a level 2 technician must be able to perform the following:
o Evaluate test methods for repeatability
o Assist in calibration plans
o Assist in developing training curriculum
o Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
o Ability to participate and aid in root cause investigations
• Take part in the discussion and communication with QA colleagues, provide support on optimizing & standardizing specification and inspection method of finished products.
• Provide support in the aspect of production process for root cause analysis for customer complaint, product failure and internal & external audit findings, also help Site QC Supervisor / Manager validate the effectiveness of action done.
• Provide support to revise and standardize QC SOP according to company and ISO9001 requirements.

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential qualification satisfactorily.

• Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, reactions as it applies to production techniques
• Near vision- ability to read labels and see details up close with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
• Must have effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task and balance priorities
• Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agents
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Operation and control- Ablity to use equipment to perform duties of job safely and effectively
• Mathematics- Knowledge of basic math including adding, subtracting, mulitplication, division, fractions and measurements
• Problem solving and critical thinking acumen- noticing a problem and giving input on how to solve it or identify root cause

Physical Demands
The physical demands described in the essential qualifications are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described in the essential qualifications are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and/or Education

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science or associates degree or 1+ year laboratory experience
• 1-3 years of relevant lab experience
• Experienced in paint production process, quality control tools as well as root cause investigation tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English

Starting pay $23 hourly + $1.15 shift differential for 3rd shift Sunday - Thursday: 10.30 PM - 6.30 AM

• Benefits beginning Day 1
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Annual bonus
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus

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Acquiring Information

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.