Quality Technician (Afternoon Shift)

Job Title: Quality Technician (Afternoon Shift) Job #: 2026-19262 Type of Position: Full Time (Permanent) Not Temp or Contract Industry: Manufacturing (Chemicals, Coatings, Paint) Location: High Point, NC Salary: $25 to $27 Hourly Education: High School Diploma (Minimum) 2 or 4 Year Degree is preferred Background: Must be able to pass a background Check & Drug Screen Schedule: Monday through Friday 2:00pm to 10:30pm (Afternoon Shift) Experience: We are seeking candidates with at least 3 years’ experience in a Laboratory/Quality environment within a Manufacturing company. If you have Academic Laboratory experience that is a plus. Candidates must be able to work afternoon shift hours of 2:00pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday.   Axalta Coating Systems ( Company Website Link )   Summary: We are seeking an experienced QC Technician to join our 2nd shift team in High Point, NC. This role is responsible for performing quality control testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished solvent-borne coatings to ensure products meet established quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical manufacturing quality control, hands-on laboratory testing experience, and a commitment to data integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Perform QC testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished solvent-borne coatings. Maintain 100% adherence to QW methods, SOPs, specifications, and data integrity requirements. Test key parameters including viscosity, solids, density, color, gloss, dry time, and application properties. Support timely and accurate batch release and identify/escalate OOS, OOT, and quality deviations. Support and drive continuous improvement and quality improvement projects. Analyze quality data and trends to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities. Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration, documentation, and audit readiness. Follow all EHS, GMP/GLP, quality, and documentation requirements. Support training and development of QC technicians and promote a strong quality-first culture.   Qualifications: 3+ years of QC laboratory experience in manufacturing industry (Coatings, Paints, Resins, Polymers, or related experience is a plus, but not required). High School Diploma is required. 2 or 4 year Degree in Engineering is prefered Strong laboratory testing, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Experience with solvent-borne coatings and quality systems is a plus. Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and data analysis skills. 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…