Quality Technician (Manufacturing) (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)

Axalta; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta is hiring a Quality Technician (Manufacturing) for the overnight shift in Houston, TX. You will develop product knowledge through lab work, perform evaluations, and communicate decisions with the production team within 30 minutes.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation, and collaboration with Sales, R&D, and Supply Chain to ensure product quality. Requires a high school diploma and proficiency with Word/Excel; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn processes and follow directions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interact with sales, R&D, Supply Chain, and leadership to address problems.
• Review, research and complete tests in support of product manufacture.
• Provide clear documentation and direction of all decisions.
• Maintain QA systems and related documents (ISO 9001/TS 16949).
• Perform lab duties including sample production and evaluation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Windows

SAP

Datacolor

Job description

Job Title: Quality Technician (Manufacturing) (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)

Job # 2026-19298

Schedule: 11:00pm to 7:30am Monday thru Friday

Location: Houston, TX

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Salary: $19 to $28 Hourly (Depending Upon Experience)

Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Test (No Exceptions)

Education: High School Diploma (Required)

Company Website Link: https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html

Overview

At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 150 years in the coatings industry. With over 12,000 employees globally and $4.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

Position Description

This position is responsible for developing an in-depth knowledge of Axalta Powder Coatings products through lab work and evaluation as required. Using this knowledge, incumbent will complete evaluation and adjustments in an accurate and timely manner; the goal is to have the initial evaluation and approval or rejection with adjustment completed and communication with production team within 30 minutes. Associate must show the capability of making good decisions and getting others involved when needed.

Responsibilities

• Interact with salesforce, R & D, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to address any problems and performance testing and manufacturing of commercial products
• Review, research and complete tests in support of product manufacture
• Provide clear and accurate documentation and direction of all decisions to meet requirements
• Champion system processes: SAP, Datacolor, Document Control, Filing, and Communication.
• Utilize product outcomes to determine product adjustment for future manufacture
• Audit and follow up on the effectiveness of the corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain any related Quality System Documents (ISO 9001 /TS 16949)
• Perform all lab duties including production of lab size samples, application and evaluation of finished products and daily clean up and maintenance of lab area and equipment
• Communicate effectively between Axalta teams (sales, QC, R&D, site, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Travel when necessary to develop skills/training purposes
• Other duties to support site quality initiatives
• Perform all tasks in a safe and reliable manner
• Navigate and perform activity SAP Datacolor Database
• Application of Powder coatings to complete all testing
• Follow Hilliard EHS&S policy requirements; Wear proper PPE, ex safety glass, static dissipating steel toed shoes, gloves, respirator, etc. in the required areas
• Maintain all logs (Adjustment History, Calibration verification, Records on panels, Finished Goods Log Sheet, Batch tickets and all required signatures on them.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Working experience in a related position is highly preferred.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows.
• Ability to navigate and data entry in SAP system
• Ability to follow directions independently with little or no supervision
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Above average logic, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Basic math, computer and reading and comprehension skills
• Good time management and ability to deliver results when needed
• Strong work ethic and personal motivation; a self-starter
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good hands-on, mechanical aptitude
• Detail oriented with an aptitude for inspection

Our Company

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.