Quality Technician (Manufacturing) (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)

Axalta Coating Systems

Detroit, Michigan

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SKILLS

Apple Macs, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Testing, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Film, High School Diploma, Industrial Coating, Instrumentation, Laboratory Management, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Load Testing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Marketing, Material Moving, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operational Support, Operations Management, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Resolve Customer Issues, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Detroit, Michigan

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Job Title: Quality Technician (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)

Job #: 2026-18497

Location: Mt. Clemens, MI

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Schedule: 9:00pm to 5:00am (Sunday thru Thursday)

Salary: $24 Hourly (Plus $1.89 Shift Differential)

Education: High School Diploma (Minimum)

Background: Candidates must pass a Background Check & Drug Screen (No Exceptions)

Ideal Candidate: We are seeking candidates at least 2 years Quality experience in a manufacturing environment. Paint and Coatings Manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates must be able to work overnight shift, 9:00pm to 5:30am Sunday thru Thursday.

Axalta Coating Systems (Company Website Link)

Overview:

Operations Technical Support Technician reports and adjusts Key Adjustable Tests (KATs) to achieve Ok-To-Fill (OTF) status for production batches and provides support to the Chemists / Engineers in the manufacturing process of OEM coating products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely load, test, filter, and transport small batch materials in a lab environment

• Prep samples and label substrates

• Adjust production for color by following the best practice process

• Understand the hazards inherent to the process and area, adhere to all safety policies

Test / Analyze

• Accurately run and record wet properties (wet color, pH & viscosity) and film build

• Calculate necessary pH & viscosity adjustments for production batches

• Determine OTF status when KATs are in spec

• Assist Chemists with customers requested color direction

• Assist in problem-solving of customer and production issues using appropriate methodology (i.e.5Y)

• Maintain equipment PMC

• Manage lab supplies

• Safely handle, categorize and dispose of chemicals on a routine basis

Spray

• Set up, spray and evaluate Tank Wagon and Sub-Material Crater checks

• Spray production batches for color and collect color data

• Interpret and communicate test/color/spray out results

• Load and spray pilot work

• Maintain color vectors

• Create CCD dry plate standard

• Assist Chemists with formula-centering activities using Fit for Real Time Release (RTR) reporting and technology

• Maintain, repair and operate a variety of conventional and electrostatic application equipment

Other JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred

• Ability to handle multiple tasks under strict time constraints

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with coworkers and Management in Operations, R&D and Marketing functions in a team environment

• Experience in operating color instrumentation such as X-Rite, ByK-Mac, ByK-MacI, AxCS

• Experience in running and recording test results using computer-based system TipsRx, TipsQA, Vector selector and SAP

• Proficient in computer-based programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form

• Written and oral communication skills

• Willingness to train & develop other technicians

• Flexibility in work hours required to meet business needs; including weekend overtime

• Perform all work in a safe manner and in accordance to all lab and plant safety regulations

Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, I

About the Company

Axalta Coating Systems

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