Quality Control Technician I

Job titleQualityTechnicianI

Location:Onsite/2728 Empire Central Dallas TX 75235

Reports to:Quality Manager

Shift:Night

Hempel founded in Denmark in 1915 is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe our products protect and beautify buildingsinfrastructureand other assets and play an essential role in our customers businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.Throughour brands HempelNeogard Crown PaintsWattyland Farrow & Ball weprovide solutions forthe Marine Energy Infrastructure and Decorative industries.

EssentialResponsibilities:

• Perform daily QC tests for production batches and incoming raw materials per established test procedures and work instructions accurately andtimelyto meet delivery commitment

• Develop batch adjustments to meet Hempel quality standards

• Testing and approval of production batches to ensure proper color match

• Promptly document color data

• Update batch status and enter resultsinto softwareas

• Communicate and update production staff on the status of batches

• Maintain and store color draw downs in database

• Preparetimelydocumentation of quality tests data andretainedsample record and QC database entry while ensuring accuracy

• Assistto ensure lab test samples and chemicals are kept in stock (etc. solventscuresand bases)

• Conduct consistent quality checks during production and filling of batches

• Testing approval of incoming bulk shipments of raw material

• Demonstrate good housekeeping and maintenance of laboratory and equipment.

• Assistin technical evaluation of nonconforming batches and customer complaints

• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations

• Assistin fulfilling sales requests

• Perform basic troubleshooting and problem solving

• Attention to batch ticket details

• Execute industrial hygiene practices

• Ability to manage time

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma

• MS Office applications (Outlook Excel)

• Organizational skills

• Working knowledge of basic chemistry and algebra

• Minimum 1 year of analytical lab or paint experience

• Understand of lab equipment including setting and calibration

• English languageproficiency

• Normal color visionfor color testing

• ERP system experience and color-matching softwarepreferred

• Ability tooperatein a cross-functional atmosphere

What is in it for you

• Medical dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment

• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses

• 12 paid holidays

• 15 vacation days to start

• 6 personal days

• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement

• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one

• Basic life insurance short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected

• Enjoy16 weeksof fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paidpaternity leave supporting you during lifes most important moments.

• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This position requires the ability to work in a laboratory environment which can include solventsdustand other chemicals. This position requires the employee to be able to perform normal physicallaborin relation to the laboratory manufacture and application of coatings samples. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate general office environment. Occasional duties in high noise areas requiringhearprotection is.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required tosit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to reach with hands and arms and occasional lifting of containers up to 50 lbs. the ability to wear PPE as required and the ability to stand up to2 hourperiods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Direct applicants only; agency submissions will not be considered.