Quality Control Technician

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Quality Control Technician

Manufacturing & EHSS

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Posting Start Date: 7/21/26

Posting End Date: 9/2/26

Quality Control Technician

Position ID:

14004039

Org Unit:

Quality Control Laboratory

Location:

Columbus, IN

Hiring Manager:

Nathaniel Garrison

Chemistry that Matters

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It's all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let's explore what matters!

As one of the world's largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society's future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE portfolio. Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries. Our values - Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver - are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. "What Matters" is making a meaningful impact for the world - through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture. We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

For an overview of our benefits here at SABIC, please visit: www.yoursabicbenefits.com

Job Summary

The Quality Control Technician is a cross-functional role that supports the manufacturing process by preparing & verifying pigment blends in the Color Lab and completing material testing in the QC Lab. The technician rotates between the QC and Color labs, but will flow-to-work as needed to ensure that raw materials and finished goods meet all quality requirements.

Quality Control Technicians must have the ability and willingness to work on an assigned 12-hour shift, which may include working nights, weekends, holidays, and a reasonable level of scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The Quality Team Leader may assign additional projects or tasks to support safety or manufacturing initiatives.

How You Can Be the Impact

General

• Follow all Company safety rules and regulations
• Actively participate in Site EHSS programs
• Complete the job specific training certification and follow applicable work processes
• Maintain clean, efficient, and safe work areas
• Effectively communicate nonconforming test results to Group Leader and/or Team Leader
• Understand how ISO 17025 requirements relate to the role, in particular the requirement to maintain testing integrity and impartiality
• Record in and maintain information systems. (various databases, SAP, Color Folders/files, etc.)
• Maintain equipment calibration and preventative maintenance records
• Complete data entry for completed production runs
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Site Quality Team Leader

Color Lab

• Precisely weigh both small and large quantities of pigment and additives per blend instructions
• Operate blending and molding equipment of various sizes and types
• Accurately and quickly adjust products with unacceptable color using spectrophotometer software
• Conduct quality checks for production runs of color

QC Lab

• Operate molding equipment of various sizes to form sample bars and plaques
• Sample preparation (drying, notching, conditioning, etc.)
• Conduct testing of raw materials and in-line product (e.g., creating sample press-outs for cleanliness and consistency checks)
• Complete certification testing of finished product using various analytical equipment and/or laboratory instruments

What Matters to SABIC

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills with internal and other external SABIC employees. Includes communication with multiple levels of the organization.
• Good organizational skills and ability to handle several tasks at a time
• Must have the ability to operate sensitive testing and sample preparation equipment.
• Knowledge of production planning or related experience a plus.
• Good computer skills. Good SAP skills preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel preferred.
• Strong knowledge of compounding operations and equipment capability.

Eligibility Requirements

• Quality Control Technicians must successfully complete a relevant math assessment, and color aptitude test to ensure they possess the necessary skills to complete the essential functions. You must submit your application for employment online to be considered
• Reading comprehension is required to ensure compliance with written testing requirements and operating instructions.
• Please submit your resume using the apply online option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test and physical as part of the selection process
• You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.
• This role requires the ability to lift ~50lbs (25kg) as a job requirement for mixing operations or bagging off finished goods material. Applicants must be able to successfully lift 50lbs.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to ~50lbs (25kg)
• Wearing required PPE, including but not limited to: safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat, uniform, and respirator.

Internal Eligibility Requirements

• You should have worked in your current position for at least 18 months and meet the pre-requisites of the position you are applying for.
• If you wish to learn more about the AMR Internal Hiring Policy, please visit http://intranet.sabic.com/sites/HR/Pages/GLOBALPOLICY-.aspx
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion

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