Quality Control Technician

Description

**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 © 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved. **Vilafranca del Penedès** -------------------------- **Quality Control Technician** Performs color adjustments and quality control of finished products and raw materials (if required) for coil and automotive applications, following company-established procedures to ensure the quality of all products manufactured at our plant. **About the Position** ------------------- * Perform color adjustments and quality control of finished products, ensuring compliance with specifications established for each product. * Escalate identified color and quality issues to enable timely corrective actions. * Manage and document samples of all manufactured products in the sample archive according to internal procedures. * Maintain and update technical information for all products. * Collaborate with R&D&I in the introduction of new products. * Actively contribute to continuous improvement of quality procedures and testing methods in accordance with continuous improvement standards and procedures. * Support the production monitoring of pilot batches for new products together with production operators/supervisors to ensure correct adherence to manufacturing instructions. * Participate in the development of SOPs and conduct audits when necessary. * Ensure implementation of 5S in assigned production zones and areas, in line with established standards. * Must be familiar with and comply with Plant-established policies, regulations, and procedures regarding HSE&S, Quality, HACCP, and PS. * Set an example and access the workplace in full physical and mental health, without impairments compromising safe execution of assigned tasks, and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment. * Be aware of, trained in, and comply with all HSE&S requirements applicable to assigned tasks across any Plant facility, understanding the disciplinary consequences of non-compliance with HSE&S requirements. * Audit and participate in all available initiatives, procedures, and actions aimed at preventing incidents/accidents involving any person present on company premises. Specific actions are detailed in the document: “HSE Responsibilities by Employee”. * Participate in assigned continuous improvement initiatives. Additional responsibilities as a QC Technician: + Understand HSE&S requirements for performed tasks and implement appropriate protective measures (Personal Protective Equipment), setting an example for other team members regarding HSE&S. + Promote an appropriate working environment and comply with the Company’s Vision, Policies, and Quality and HSE&S requirements. + Must possess knowledge of HSE&S, ISO 9001 Quality, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management. **About You** ------------ * Vocational training in Chemistry. * Team-oriented, methodical, organized, proactive in proposing new ideas and process improvements. * Proficient in user-level computer skills; intermediate English proficiency is recommended. * Proven laboratory experience; proven experience in color adjustment. * User-level MS Office proficiency. * Preferably proficient in spoken and written English. **What We Offer?** ------------------- * Join a growing multinational company. * A stable project. * Opportunities for professional and personal development in a dynamic environment. * Meal benefits. * Flexible compensation. * Access to a training platform. * Free parking. **\#LI\-NC1 \#OnSite** ====================== 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. Requisition ID: 55296