ACTEGA North America, Inc. is a member of ALTANA and a leading manufacturer of Specialty Coatings & Chemicals for the Printing and Packaging industries, as well as one of the largest suppliers of inks and coatings in North America, operating out of US, Canada, and Mexico.
As one of the four divisions of ALTANA which develops and produces high-quality innovative products in the specialty chemicals industry, ACTEGA North America operates as the US based platform for all market segments served by ACTEGA. In 2019, revenues for ALTANA were over $2.57B USD and continue to grow today.
Due to the growth of the business, we have a newly created opportunity for a Quality Control Technician to join our team in ACTEGA's Research & Development Center in Charlotte.
**Please note that ACTEGA North America will be relocating to a state-of-the-art facility at 101 Reliance Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 in the next 12 months.**
General Summary:
This Quality Control Lab Technician is responsible for working in a laboratory environment and performing inspections and quality tests on batches of ink, incoming raw materials, aqueous coatings, UV coatings, pressroom chemistry products, and other associated materials. This position must communicate and interact daily with the operations and technical employees.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
· Test random samples from production batches/lots of UV and Water based Inks, Coatings and Adhesives and recommend adjustments according to the company Quality Standards.
· Inspection of raw materials to support purchase decisions and to help reducing quality variability.
· Follow the testing procedures outlined in the Quality Manual and suggest improvements.
· Evaluate performance of new formulas and inspection plans and work with the formulators and the operations group on their improvement.
· Document and record quality control test results for raw materials, intermediates and finished goods.
· Support the resolution of quality complaints generated internally and externally.
· Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment and follow safety guidelines.
· Maintain a tidy and safe workspace.
· Any additional tasks or responsibilities assigned by the company or direct supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
· 2 year Associates Degree or 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in a Science related field preferred OR relevant experience in inks/coatings or previous QC Tech experience
· Ability to maintain records, generate written reports and communicate results.
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
· SAP experience preferred
· Analytical and problem solving skills.
· Ability to distinguish color nuances will be preferred.
· Previous experience in Color Theory/Matching preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
· This position requires frequent standing, and walking in a laboratory environment.
· Infrequent:
o Kneeling
o Squatting
o Bending
· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
· Ability to deal with infrequent extreme temperature conditions including heat and cold
· Ability to work in an environment around chemicals that may cause various odors
ACTEGA North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
- inks/coatings or QC: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kings Mountain, NC 28086: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person