Quality Technician II - Clearwater, FL

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with 6% match

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits

Generous vacation, sick and holiday

Short & Long term disability

Paid Parental leave after 1 year

Career growth opportunities

Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Clearwater, FL is hiring a Lab Technician to coordinate sample collection from production and perform tests on in-process and finished batches using precision instruments. You will help maintain data records and work with QC and production teams to evaluate issues and ensure product quality.

The role requires 1–3 years of lab experience, strong MS Office skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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—ability to use equipment to perform duties safely and effectively.
• Mathematics—knowledge of basic math including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, fractions and measurements.
• 1 year of forklift and material handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection of random samples from production batches/lots.
• Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes to measure product characteristics.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment.
• Maintain records and charts for all products checked.
• Record and report observations or test results.
• Collaborate with QC team lead, production staff, and development staff to evaluate problems.
• Help identify potential causes of complaints.
• Engage in 5S activities and sustain/improve organization in work areas.
• Perform area housekeeping responsibilities.

Skills

Lab experience

Microsoft Office

Safety instructions

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Forklift

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

Location: Clearwater, FL

Job Purpose

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Rewards & Benefits

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
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year
• Career growth opportunities
• 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.