Quality Technician (Manufacturing) (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)

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 ev