Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

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Chagrin Falls, OH

1st Shift: 6am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday, Occasional Overtime and Weekends during the busy season (April - September)

The Quality Control Technician I conducts testing of samples to ensure product batches and finished goods meet all quality specifications. Sampling and testing of incoming raw material bulk tanker loads (primarily industrial solvent liquids). Some troubleshooting and problem solving is involved.

• Performs testing of finished goods and in-process line samples to ensure they are within quality specifications

• Determine how to correct out-of-spec materials and direct production to make those adjustments

• Ensure safe and appropriate practices in lab

• Testing requirements include but not limited to viscosities, densities, gel times, etc.

• Prepares & tests samples for advanced testing (i.e. peel and shear strength)

• Maintains daily quality log, history files, etc.

• Maintains the sample retain room

• Interprets and applies inspection & tagging instructions, procedures and standards

• Supports production for process testing

• General housekeeping of QC Lab including cleaning and maintaining test equipment

• Authors test procedures and work instructions as needed

• Initiates non-conformance & trial material reporting

• Supports customer service for complaint investigations

• Supports R&D development testing, as needed

• Monitor lab equipment calibration testing and report as needed

• Needs a high school diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of lab experience or education in chemistry lab

• Must be able to do basic math

• Walking, pushing, pulling, stretching, and lifting 50 lbs

• Able to perform job with minimal supervision

• Good organizational skills; able to keep records

• Some mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills are required

• Experience with shiftwork

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location. The salary for this role is $22/hr - $26/hr.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status, or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.