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Quality Technician

AkzoNobel
Roanoke, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

About AkzoNobel

Since , 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 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.

Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Pay / Shift Schedule

Hourly Rater : $20.50 per hour.

Shift Schedule : Working hours Monday - Thursday; 10-hour shift. Overtime as needed.

Job Purpose

As Quality Technical, you will 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 manager, 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 Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • With 1-2 years technical or community college courses with emphasis on physical science and / or 3 or more years manufacturing experience in paint and coatings industry preferred
  • Previous laboratory experience preferred
  • Microsoft Office skills required (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Additional Requirements

  • Near vision- ability to read labels and see details up close with or without corrective lenses
  • Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
  • Must be able to score a 32 or lower on a Farnsworth-Munsell Hue Color test
  • Must have effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to multi-task and balance priorities
  • Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence
  • Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to chemical agents
  • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
  • Operation and control- Ability 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
  • Physical Demands

    The physical demands described in the essential qualifications are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described in the essential qualifications are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    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 : LI-KG1

    Salary : $21

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