QC Technician

## QC Technician Apply:
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates:
Full time:
Posted Today:
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing routine inspection, sampling, testing, and verification of in-process materials, and finished powder coating products to ensure compliance with approved specifications and quality requirements.

The role supports production through timely testing, accurate reporting, effective identification of non-conforming products, and adherence to established QC procedures, safety requirements, and good laboratory practices.#
** Reporting lines*
* * Functional Guidance:
Laboratory Manager & QC leader, Powder Coating, UAE.
* Admin/Legal Entity:
Business Director, General Industrial MEART.# #
** Key Responsibilities*
* ** In-Process Quality Control
*** Collect and test powder coating samples during production according to the defined inspection and testing plan.
* Perform timely testing to support production release and minimize manufacturing delays.
* Verify critical quality parameters and compare results against product specifications.
* Communicate out-of-specification or abnormal results immediately to the QC Supervisor and Production team.
* Support production personnel with adjustments and re-testing according to approved procedures.
* Monitor quality consistency between production batches.
** Finished Product Testing
*** Perform routine physical and application testing of powder coatings, which may include:  + Color and visual appearance  + Gloss  + Film thickness  + Particle size distribution  + Gel time  + Specific gravity/density, where applicable  + Powder flow and appearance  + Application behavior  + Surface finish and visual defects  + Adhesion
* Impact resistance
* Bend/flexibility testing
* Other product-specific tests according to internal methods and customer specifications
** Color & Appearance Evaluation
*** Conduct visual and instrumental color evaluation against approved standards.
* Operate spectrophotometers/color measurement instruments as required.
* Evaluate color difference and appearance against established acceptance criteria.
* Assess gloss, texture, metallic appearance, surface finish, and other visual characteristics.
* Maintain and handle master color standards and reference panels appropriately.
* Report color deviations promptly and support production color correction activities as required.
** Product Release & Non-Conformance Control
*** Verify test results against approved specifications before recommending batch acceptance/release.
* Immediately report results outside specification limits.
* Support investigation and re-testing of non-conforming batches.
* Assist with additional testing of reworked or corrected batches.
* Ensure that only valid and authorized test results are used for product release decisions.
** Laboratory Equipment & Calibration
*** Operate laboratory instruments and test equipment according to approved operating procedures.
* Perform routine verification/checks of laboratory equipment before use.
* Ensure instruments are within their valid calibration status
* Report equipment malfunction, damage, or calibration issues immediately.
* Maintain equipment in clean and suitable working condition.
* Support scheduled calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance activities.
* Maintain equipment usage and verification records where required.
** Documentation & Quality Systems
*** Accurately record all observations, measurements, calculations, and test results.
* Complete QC reports, inspection records, test sheets, and electronic records as required.
* Follow approved SOPs, work instructions, specifications, test methods, and quality plans.
* Maintain traceability between samples, production batches, test panels, standards, and recorded results.
* Ensure records are clear, complete, legible, accurate, and completed at the time testing is performed.
* Maintain laboratory housekeeping and documentation standards.
* Support continuous improvement activities within the QC laboratory.
** Health, Safety & Environment
*** Follow all plant and laboratory
** HSE requirements**.
* Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while handling powders, chemicals, hot panels, laboratory equipment, and production samples.
* Follow safe practices for powder coating application and curing operations.
* Properly identify, store, handle, and dispose of laboratory chemicals, samples, and waste.
* Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, spills, and equipment hazards.  #
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