Quality Control Lab Technician - 2nd shift -
- Location
- Pontiac
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $24 – $25
About this role
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Job Purpose
Coordinate the collection of random samples from production batches/lots. Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes to measure product’s physical characteristics. Use highly sophisticated and precise testing instruments.
Following established procedures and guidelines, test and conduct routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished product, using variety of testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality.
Key Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty safely, satisfactorily, and in a timely manner.
- Must follow all established safety rules and procedures
- Must demonstrate integrity while performing duties as per company’s Code of Conduct
- Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes on production batches to measure product’s physical or chemical characteristics. Tests include,
but are not limited to, viscosity, weight per unit of measure, flow, gloss, color characteristics (compared with standards), and various other similar tests. - Maintain and calibrate test equipment
- Maintain records and charts for all products that are checked by the individual.
- Record and report observations or test results in the appropriate QC card or file. The data should be complete and written legibly
- Work with the QC manager, production staff, and development staff to evaluate production or field related problems
- Help identify potential causes of complaints
- Actively engaged in 5S activities
- Helps sustain and improve organization in work areas
- Perform area housekeeping responsibilities
- In addition to performing the above technician responisibilities a level 2 technician must be able to perform the following:
o Evaluate test methods for repeatability
o Assist in calibration plans
o Assist in developing training curriculum
o Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
o Ability to participate and aid in root cause investigations
Job Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential qualification satisfactorily.
Education and/or Experience
Education and/or Experience
Rewards & Benefits
Starting pay $24 - $25 hourly + shift differential $.85
2nd shift Monday - Friday: 2.00 PM -10.30 PM
- Benefits beginning Day 1
- 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
- Progression (pay for skill) pay plans
- Annual bonus
- Medical insurance with HSA
- Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
- Generous vacation (10 days), personal (9 days) and holiday (8 days) pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career growth opportunities
- Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
- Employee referral bonus
Competencies
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
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