Quality Control Technician – 2nd Shift

About the role

Axalta is looking for an experienced Quality Control Technician to join its 2nd‑shift team in High Point, NC. The role focuses on testing raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished solvent‑borne coatings to ensure they meet strict quality standards. The ideal candidate brings solid laboratory experience, a commitment to data integrity, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on raw materials, in‑process materials, and finished solvent‑borne coatings, covering parameters such as viscosity, solids, density, color, gloss, dry time, and application properties.
• Maintain 100% adherence to QW methods, SOPs, specifications, and data‑integrity requirements.
• Support timely batch release, identify and escalate out‑of‑spec (OOS), out‑of‑trend (OOT), and other quality deviations.
• Drive continuous‑improvement projects and analyze quality data to spot recurring issues.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, documentation, and audit readiness.

Required profile

• 5+ years of QC laboratory experience in chemical manufacturing, coatings, paints, resins, polymers, or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and data‑analysis skills.

Required skills

• Viscosity, solids, density, color, gloss, and dry‑time testing techniques.
• Laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Data analysis and trend identification.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP, QW methods and SOP compliance.