Hybrid Quality Assurance Lab Technician (10 Hour Shift) bei Axalta

Job Title: Quality Assurance Lab Technician – 10 Hour Shift

Job #: 2025-15115

Shift/Schedule: 10 Hours Friday – Monday (4pm – 2am)

Location: Mt. Clemens, MI

Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Test (Ne Exceptions)

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

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Lab Technician is responsible for interpreting and applying a variety of technical laboratory procedures to perform tests and accurately record results to ensure the quality of the product being produced and delivered to the customer. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, label, test and evaluate finished products, resins, dispersions, intermediates and materials used on site in support of site operating areas
• Execute laboratory testing according to area operating procedures and test methods, make observations and interpret findings, i.e. Adhere to spray/application procedures for intermediates and finished products, including isocyanates
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility to produce electronic and written test records, i.e. use/learn software applied in the lab, such as SAP and TIPs or written test card
• Adhere to work instructions and apply test methods to ensure the reliability and repeatability of the procedure to ensure product evaluations represent the true product quality.
• Maintain complete, accurate and transparent records; provide records to our internal and external customers as well as government agencies if needed
• Follow verbal or written work instruction
• Calculate adjustments for batches requiring minor adjustments as prescribed in work instructions
• Maintain various lab equipment, i.e. Semi-automated spray equipment, spray booth and oven rooms as required
• Assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Participate and support Preventative Maintenance and Calibration of sensitive laboratory equipment used to analyze samples
• Maintain an environment that is neat and orderly to comply with 5S housekeeping standards
• Adherence to site lab safety practices and national lab safety engineering standards
• Work with R&D Chemists/Technicians to address batch quality issues or participating in customer visits/audits
• Ability to work autonomously and handle multiple high priority tasks critical to meeting customer demand

JOB COMPETENCIES:

Functional/Technical capability and problem solving:

• Strong problem solving, data management and analysis skills
• Self-directed, independent, and capable of multi-tasking and adapting to a variety of situations
• Ability to quickly and efficiently learn new software and procedures

Leading collaboratively:

• Confidently provide results to operations team members, chemists and site management team
• Build relationships internally and externally to the QA Lab

Drive for results:

• Knowledgeable in current policy and practice trends
• Know how to get things done through formal and informal network
• Understand the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures

Building effective teams

• Define success in terms of the whole team, create a feeling of belonging
• Demonstrated capability to interact with staff and peers
• Working collaboratively within a team

Excellent physical condition and endurance

• Able to stand and walk for 2/3 of the shift
• Lift 25- 30 lbs.
• Reach and pull
• Kneel or crouch

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE:

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 1-year related Laboratory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.