QC Technician

Job Summary

Westlake offers the opportunity to enrich your work life and career in an entrepreneurial environment. The Quality Control Technician coordinates the implementation of quality standards and systems, monitors compliance, improves systems, tests product and process characteristics in a control environment, troubleshoots problems, and ensures compliance with internal and external customers and regulations.

• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize system methodology to conduct business activities.
• Follow established standards to perform troubleshooting, testing, calibration, organization, and project management.
• Reduce color variation in the manufacturing process, control quality forms, and database entry.
• Perform and document testing as per the QC plan.
• Report all product exceptions as per non-conforming material procedures.
• Monitor color consistency and overall quality during pouring, pulling, and finished goods.
• Perform visual inspection of finished goods daily with yard supervisor and shift manager.
• Manage color formulas to ensure accuracy to the bill of materials and color visual standards.
• Maintain current formula binder readily available on the production floor.
• Conduct monthly audits to ensure accuracy.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, equipment manuals, and company procedures.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication skills and ability to read, speak, and write English (bilingual Spanish helpful).
• Ability to observe, identify, deduce, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Quick learner and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Math and computer skills.

High school diploma or equivalent and training or certification in a relevant skill or trade; 1‑2 years of experience in a relevant field.

• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out.
• Prolonged standing or stationary position.
• Perform repetitive movements, bend and/or twist.
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Move or traverse throughout the facilities.
• Work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, and hardhat protection).

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.