{"id":1174110,"url":"https://alion.io/job/axalta-coating-systems-qc-technician-2","title":"QC Technician","company":{"id":8588,"name":"Axalta Coating Systems","domain":"axalta.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/axalta","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":76,"open_postings":53,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.943,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":31,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab 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adherence to established QC procedures, safety requirements, and good laboratory practices.\nReporting lines\nFunctional Guidance: Laboratory Manager & QC leader, Powder Coating, UAE.\nAdmin/Legal Entity: Business Director, General Industrial MEART.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nIn-Process Quality Control\nCollect and test powder coating samples during production according to the defined inspection and testing plan.\nPerform timely testing to support production release and minimize manufacturing delays.\nVerify critical quality parameters and compare results against product specifications.\nCommunicate out-of-specification or abnormal results immediately to the QC Supervisor and Production team.\nSupport production personnel with adjustments and re-testing according to approved procedures.\nMonitor quality consistency between production batches.\nFinished Product Testing\nPerform routine physical and application testing of powder coatings, which may include:Color and visual appearance\nGloss\nFilm thickness\nParticle size distribution\nGel time\nSpecific gravity/density, where applicable\nPowder flow and appearance\nApplication behavior\nSurface finish and visual defects\nAdhesion\n\nImpact resistance\nBend/flexibility testing\nOther product-specific tests according to internal methods and customer specifications\nColor & Appearance Evaluation\nConduct visual and instrumental color evaluation against approved standards.\nOperate spectrophotometers/color measurement instruments as required.\nEvaluate color difference and appearance against established acceptance criteria.\nAssess gloss, texture, metallic appearance, surface finish, and other visual characteristics.\nMaintain and handle master color standards and reference panels appropriately.\nReport color deviations promptly and support production color correction activities as required.\nProduct Release & Non-Conformance Control\nVerify test results against approved specifications before recommending batch acceptance/release.\nImmediately report results outside specification limits.\nSupport investigation and re-testing of non-conforming batches.\nAssist with additional testing of reworked or corrected batches.\nEnsure that only valid and authorized test results are used for product release decisions. \nLaboratory Equipment & Calibration\nOperate laboratory instruments and test equipment according to approved operating procedures.\nPerform routine verification/checks of laboratory equipment before use.\nEnsure instruments are within their valid calibration status\nReport equipment malfunction, damage, or calibration issues immediately.\nMaintain equipment in clean and suitable working condition.\nSupport scheduled calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance activities.\nMaintain equipment usage and verification records where required.\nDocumentation & Quality Systems\nAccurately record all observations, measurements, calculations, and test results.\nComplete QC reports, inspection records, test sheets, and electronic records as required.\nFollow approved SOPs, work instructions, specifications, test methods, and quality plans.\nMaintain traceability between samples, production batches, test panels, standards, and recorded results.\nEnsure records are clear, complete, legible, accurate, and completed at the time testing is performed.\nMaintain laboratory housekeeping and documentation standards.\nSupport continuous improvement activities within the QC laboratory.\nHealth, Safety & Environment\nFollow all plant and laboratory HSE requirements.\nUse appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while handling powders, chemicals, hot panels, laboratory equipment, and production samples.\nFollow safe practices for powder coating application and curing operations.\nProperly identify, store, handle, and dispose of laboratory chemicals, samples, and waste.\nImmediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, spills, and equipment hazards.\n Qualifications\nEducation\nRelevant technical/vocational qualifications will be considered based on experience.\nExperience & Skills\n1-3 years of experience in a QC laboratory or manufacturing quality environment preferred.\nExperience in powder coatings, paints, coatings is highly desirable.\nFunctional Expertise - solid functional/business skills / background, able to provide guidance to drive programs/projects.\nData analysis skills - to analyze trends, pareto defects, etc.\nWritten and spoken English as well as local language.\nOur Company:\nAxalta 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.\nAxalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.\nAxalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to .\nWe consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.\nThis is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6969,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":1,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Health insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Manufacturing","Metal Fabrication"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T10:24:02Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":31,"reasons":["conf:4","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T01:56:23Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/axalta-coating-systems-qc-technician-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/axalta-coating-systems-qc-technician-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-25T01:56:23Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1974,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3026,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-26T00:00:00Z"}}}