QC Lab Technician

Division:
Coating Solutions BU Date: 10/21/2024

Location:

Coatex Plant - Chester SC

Job Title:

QC Lab Technician

This position reports directly to the Quality Supervisor. This position has no direct reports.

Job dimensions (Position summary and scope of role: volume, Number of sites, etc.)
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Perform quality control testing of raw materials and products. Maintain the record keeping, and work instructions required for the ISO program.

[15%] Participate in plant initiatives and pursue personal and team improvement.

• Ensure operational activities and lab performance are aligned with plant/business goals.
• Complete all training assignments on time.
• Complete BBS observations
• Actively participate in daily safety meetings.
• Take steps necessary to retain all QC Lab technician skills you have developed.
• Assist in training of new QC Lab Technicians.
• Participate in cross controls
• Participate in both personal and team skill development. Help identify areas of weakness and suggest steps for improvement for yourself, your co-workers, and the lab.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

[30%] Perform laboratory sample analyses and promote recycling.

• Ensure produced products meet the specifications and/or expectations of our customers before approving them for sale.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation to complete analysis of all samples including those from production, shipping, recurrence, application lab, and customer.
• Ensure recycling of blocked stock when possible based on recycling advice provided by Quality Manager.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel.

[15%] Maintain QC Lab equipment and consumable inventory.

• Ensure correct operation of lab equipment.
• Complete all required instrument maintenance, service, and calibration.
• Use troubleshooting skills to identify instrument deviations and problems. Resolve if capable.
• Complete inventories, request quotes and submit purchasing orders for QC Lab consumables.

[25%] Manage all QC Lab data.

• Develop and use computer skills for various programs including SAP, Excel, Lotus, Success Factor, and all lab instrument software.
• Ensure accurate data entry into computer programs for all required analyses and calibrations.
• Maintain and file hard copies for all required analyses and calibrations. Retain based on specified company retention policy.
• Participate in audits and inspections as requested.

[15%] Maintain a safe, environmentally friendly, clean, and organized lab environment.

• Understand the hazards and risks associated with handling various chemicals.
• Understand plant environmental health and safety regulations and comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure safe laboratory practices are followed including safe handling of chemicals and other laboratory supplies.
• Complete shift change form daily. The shift change form provides a status of all current samples and equipment as well as provides a guide for tasks required to ensure the lab is in a safe, clean, and organized condition prior to the next technician's shift.
• Clean throughout your shift to maintain a safe working environment. Address any spills immediately to protect yourself, your co-workers, and the lab equipment from chemical exposure.
• Maintain good housekeeping in both the retain room and QC Lab warehouse storage area.

• The position requires working on rotating shifts (24/7 operations) at the discretion of supervisory and management personnel.
• The position will periodically require…