QC Technician

Our client a global chemical manufacturer based in Glendale CA is seeking to hire a QC Technician to join their team.

This hands-on role performs accurate and timely testing of raw materials in-process materials intermediates and finished products to support manufacturing packaging and product release decisions.

• Perform accurate and timely testing of raw materials in-process samples intermediates and finished products in accordance with approved specifications and test methods.
• Prioritize testing based on manufacturing packaging and product release needs including time-sensitive and longer-term testing.
• Perform laboratory testing that may include viscosity density or specific gravity moisture color appearance hardness mechanical testing DSC FTIR titrations wet chemistry and other applicable methods.
• Accurately interpret document and communicate test results.
• Identify and promptly escalate nonconforming abnormal or questionable results.
• Support timely production and material release decisions while maintaining quality requirements.

• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records notebooks logs and electronic records.
• Enter test results and material status in SAP or other approved systems.
• Maintain proper identification storage traceability and integrity of retained samples.
• Safely operate and maintain assigned laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Complete required equipment checks and request calibration service or repair when needed.
• Maintain laboratory reagents supplies and work areas to support uninterrupted operations.

• Follow applicable EHS quality laboratory chemical-handling PPE and waste-management requirements.
• Safely work with reactive and hazardous chemicals and exercise stop-work responsibility when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Complete required technical quality and safety training.
• Participate in investigations troubleshooting capability studies Gage R&R activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Continue developing technical capability through the sites qualification program and support training of others when qualified.

• Communicate effectively with Production Quality Planning Inventory Control Logistics and other functions.
• Manage changing priorities while maintaining accuracy attention to detail and timely completion of testing.
• Work independently and collaboratively to support a continuous manufacturing environment.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One of the following:
  1. Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Science or a related field with hands-on laboratory coursework; or
  2. Associate degree in Chemistry or a related field plus at least two years of laboratory or manufacturing experience; or
  3. At least four years of laboratory technician quality control chemical manufacturing adhesives manufacturing or comparable technical manufacturing experience.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills and the ability to learn SAP and other applicable systems.
• Ability to read understand and accurately complete laboratory quality and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to safely work with reactive hazardous and industrial chemicals.
• Ability to recognize communicate and appropriately escalate quality concerns.
• Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift including first second third or weekend shifts.
• Must be willing and able to work staggered hours overtime weekends holidays and alternative work schedules based on business needs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing laboratory.
• Experience in chemical adhesive resin hardener composite or related manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial adhesive testing mechanical testing SAP or laboratory analytical equipment.

Quality Control Technicians participate in a qualification-based progression program. Advancement is based on demonstrated proficiency completion of required training and qualifications sustained satisfactory performance and applicable program requirements.

Technicians are expected to progressively develop the ability to independently perform a broader range of testing accurately interpret and document results and identify and escalate quality concerns.

• Demonstrate steady progress through required training and qualification requirements.
• Independently perform assigned laboratory testing safely accurately and in accordance with approved methods and specifications.
• Deliver accurate and timely results that support manufacturing packaging and product release decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and consistently follow quality and EHS requirements.
• Recognize communicate and appropriately escalate abnormal or nonconforming results.
• Effectively prioritize changing testing needs while demonstrating dependable performance teamwork and continuous improvement.

This position supports continuous manufacturing operations. The site currently operates on multiple shifts and may operate on a 24/5 or 24/7 schedule based on business needs.

Shift assignments may include first second third or 12-hour weekend schedules. Schedules and assigned hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

• Work in laboratory and chemical manufacturing environments around reactive hazardous and industrial chemicals.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Frequently stand walk reach and perform laboratory activities for extended periods.
• Safely handle samples laboratory materials containers and equipment.
• Perform detailed work requiring accuracy and care when using analytical instruments and chemicals.
• Distinguish colors and visual characteristics when required for testing identification or labeling.
• Work in areas where temperature noise odors or other manufacturing conditions may vary.

Hourly wage: $30.

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