Quality Technician II - Clearwater, FL

AkzoNobel; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with company 6

Medical insurance with HSA

Generous vacation, sick and holiday

Short & Long term disability

Paid Parental leave after 1 year

Diversity & Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

AkzoNobel, Inc. in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Quality Technician II to coordinate sample collection, execute complex testing on production batches, and ensure accurate data and equipment calibration.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork with QC and production staff, and contributing to process improvements. Qualifications include 1–3 years of lab experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to read safety instructions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant lab experience
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
• Must have effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and balance priorities

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules and procedures.
• Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes on production batches to measure physical or chemical characteristics.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment and keep records.
• Work with QC team lead, production and development staff to solve problems.
• Identify potential causes of complaints and contribute to 5S activities.
• Sustain and improve organization in work areas and perform area housekeeping.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Multi-tasking

Balance priorities

Safety leadership

Education

No degree specified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vacancies Quality Technician II - Clearwater, FL (56832)

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.

Coordinate the collection of random samples from production batches/lots. Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes to measure product’s physical characteristics. Use highly sophisticated and precise testing instruments
Under instruction and following established procedures and guidelines, test and conduct routine analysis of in-process and finished product batches using variety of testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality.

Location: Clearwater, FL

Key Responsibilites

• 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
• Work with the QC team lead, 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

Job Responsibilities

• 1-3 years of relevant lab experience
• Microsoft Office skills required (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• 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
• Operation and control- Ablity to use equipment to perform duties of job safely and effectively
• Mathematics- Knowledge of basic math including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, fractions and measurements
• Operation Monitoring- Ability to watch gauges, dials, or display screens to ensure proper operation of equipment
• 1 year of forklift and material handling experience

Compensation for this role $22.75/hour.

This role is eligible for annual bonus of 4%.

• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus

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.