Quality Technician (Manufacturing) (OVERNIGHT SHIFT) (11pm to 7:30am)

Job Title: Quality Technician (Manufacturing) (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)

Job #: 2026-17686

Schedule: 11:00pm to 7:30am Monday thru Friday

Location: Houston, TX

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Salary: $19 to $28 Hourly (Depending Upon Experience)

Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Test (No Exceptions)

Education: High School Diploma (Required)

https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link)

Overview:

At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 150 years in the coatings industry. With over 12,000 employees globally and $4.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

Position Description:

This position is responsible for developing an in-depth knowledge of Axalta Powder Coatings products through lab work and evaluation as required. Using this knowledge, incumbent will complete evaluation and adjustments in an accurate and timely manner; the goal is to have the initial evaluation and approval or rejection with adjustment completed and communication with production team within 30 minutes. Associate must show the capability of making good decisions and getting others involved when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with salesforce, R & D, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to address any problems and performance testing and manufacturing of commercial products
• Review, research and complete tests in support of product manufacture
• Provide clear and accurate documentation and direction of all decisions to meet requirements
• Champion system processes: SAP, Datacolor, Document Control, Filing, and Communication.
• Utilize product outcomes to determine product adjustment for future manufacture
• Audit and follow up on the effectiveness of the corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain any related Quality System Documents (ISO 9001 /TS 16949)
• Perform all lab duties including production of lab size samples, application and evaluation of finished products and daily clean up and maintenance of lab area and equipment
• Communicate effectively between Axalta teams (sales, QC, R&D, site, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Travel when necessary to develop skills/training purposes
• Other duties to support site quality initiatives
• Perform all tasks in a safe and reliable manner
• Navigate and perform activity SAP Datacolor Database
• Application of Powder coatings to complete all testing
• Follow Hilliard EHS&S policy requirements; Wear proper PPE, ex safety glass, static dissipating steel toed shoes, gloves, respirator, etc. in the required areas
• Maintain all logs (Adjustment History, Calibration verification, Records on panels, Finished Goods Log Sheet, Batch tickets and all required signatures on them.

Qualifications:
Incumbent must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily and in a safe and manner. The items listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and experience required.

• High school diploma required
• Working experience in a related position is highly preferred.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows.
• Ability to navigate and data entry in SAP system
• Ability to follow directions independently with little or no supervision
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Above average logic, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Basic math, computer and reading and comprehension skills
• Good time management and ability to deliver results when needed
• Strong work ethic and personal motivation; a self-starter
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good hands-on, mechanical aptitude
• Detail oriented with an aptitude for inspection