Quality Technician 3rd Shift Waukegan

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.

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Job Purpose

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This position is responsible for analyzing and testing manufactured products and raw materials. Uses approved test methods and procedures to assure that products meet customer specifications prior to releasing to the Filling department.
Consults with QC, Production, and RDI personnel on quality related problems.
Evaluates test results and assists in the correction of Production and Filling related problems.

This position in for 3rd shift

Key Responsibilities

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  Conducts tests including but not limited to viscosity, gloss, hardness, weight per gallon, non-volatile content, cleanliness, adhesion, and paint film properties.
• Tests raw materials.
• Writes up adjustments to batches that are outside of specification within approved ranges and guidelines.
• Consults with QC and Production leadership, and RDI personnel to resolve batch performance issues.
• Prepares pre-shipment samples for customer submission.
• Participates in 5S and general housekeeping activities in the laboratory.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma
Good basic math and computer skills in MS Office applications
Required to walk or stand majority of the shift.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Capable of wearing breathing apparatus and capable of passing a fit test.

Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of college
Two years laboratory experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this role $28.00/hour with a $1.50 shift differential for hours worked on 3rd shift

401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave after 1 year
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Employee appreciation days

Competencies

Accepting Direction

Accepting Responsibility

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.

Requisition ID: 51147

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