QUALITY- Lab Technician I

Sherwin-Williams; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coatings industry seeks a Quality Control Technician responsible for ensuring product quality through testing and analysis. The role involves maintaining rigorous quality standards, documenting results, and providing insights to enhance production efficiency. Candidates should have relevant experience in quality control and ideally hold an Associate Degree in Chemistry, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement and savings benefits

Generous time off package including paid parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a quality control laboratory.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete and verify all tests before production.
• Enter batch data into electronic records.
• Communicate product issues to departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Chemistry

Job description

This position is responsible for maintaining quality control processes, testing products, and recording and analyzing results gathered to ensure Sherwin products meet quality specifications. This position is responsible for testing production batches according to specific written testing methods and identifying issues of both in-spec and out-of-spec data. The technician will interpret results and historical data to ensure the product meets or exceeds the customer requirements for quality, as well as provide instructions to production personnel regarding adjustments to batches as needed.

Additional Information

Shift: Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a quality control laboratory
• Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing or distribution facility
• Have an Associate Degree or higher in Chemistry

Responsibilities

• Ensure all tests are completed and results meet all specifications before going to the next production process
• Enter all batch data into the electronic batch records system
• Generate appropriate paperwork as needed per customer specifications
• Gather and send customer samples as required
• Utilize appropriate computer systems to ensure effective testing of products
• Determine disposition of non-compliant finished goods
• Place non-conforming material on hold as needed
• Support the ISO Management Systems and Safety Systems.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies
• Identify and communicate product issues to other departments as needed
• Create, maintain, and update standard operating procedures for Quality Department to meet ISO requirements
• Assist in training of other lab technicians as needed