Quality Control Lab Technician

About the role

Sherwin-Williams is looking for a Quality Control Lab Technician who runs a variety of daily to complex quality control tests on raw materials, intermediates and finished goods. The role involves interpreting results, recommending formula or material adjustments and leading the team in solving quality issues.

Key responsibilities

• Run tests on raw materials, intermediates and finished goods and interpret results within general guidelines
• Perform complex calculations on test results and recommend formula or material adjustments
• Clean, maintain and calibrate equipment and keep a clean, safe working environment
• Communicate test results and corrective actions with production, maintenance and other plant personnel
• Answer customer questions and complaints about product quality and test results
• Complete, enter and log test results, batch data and paperwork according to operating procedures
• Ensure tests meet specifications before the next production step and place non-conforming material on hold
• Gather and send customer samples and use computer systems for effective testing
• Maintain lab supply inventory, support ISO management and safety systems, and create and update quality department SOPs
• Train other lab technicians and perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Two years of QC or production experience
• Above high school education or equivalent
• Ability to handle the physical demands of the work, including lifting and repetitive motion

Required skills

• Basic formula calculations and quality control testing
• Use of quality control laboratory equipment
• Reading and interpreting QC results and deciding on batch issues
• Technical forms and documentation
• PC skills and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)