Quality Control Technician

Following established company procedures on quality control tests on final products. Follow through on changes and corrections. Produce technical reports, either by law or for customers, or as directed by the Lab Manager for samples or other related reporting that is required.

• By following the FIFO rule, use the right components and blend samples to ship to the customer for tests and evaluations.
• In cooperation with the Lab Manager, issue the SDS, TDS and QC; and, in cooperation with the Lab Manager, prepare any declaration requested by the customer. Be responsible for the filing and updating of any technical documentation.
• Ensure samples are labeled correctly.
• Ensure the availability/accessibility of the documentation relating to the toxicity and / or classification of products and raw materials in relation to the various laws and regulations, including technical and safety data sheets, so as to manage and provide support to customers on environmental issues related to the production applications.
• Regularly do the samples follow-up to determine if the product provided satisfied the customer’s production process and color shade requirements. Be able to find solutions in the event some adjustments are necessary.
• Perform Quality Control tests on finished products with maximum care so to ensure quality constancy and compliance with the specifications agreed upon with the customer.
• Analysis and assessment of new formulas or quality control tests within the production areas to verify compliance and efficiency.
• Maintain detailed reports of processes, changes, and outcomes.
• Execute Gemba walks daily within production and lab departments.
• Verify for approval/rejection on all incoming raw materials and verify that they meet the technical specifications agreed with suppliers.
• Contribute to the definition of the specification of new products.
• Manage and control the calibration of all laboratory equipment.
• Perform tests and suggest instructions for the recovery on non-complying products returned by customers, or non-compliant production material.
• Ensure the proper and correct flow of information to other colleagues derived from the experience gained, so this increases the technical background of the Laboratory.
• Keep the working place and lab instruments clean and tidy.
• Ensure in SAP all data regarding new formulations are completed in a timely manner.

• When requested to do so by the Lab Manager, give technical support and assistance through site visits to customers and or General / Sales Managers.
• During site visits to customers, be ready to report back to the Lab Manager about any element of applicative and technological knowledge, which may contribute to an overall improvement of the laboratory activities.
• When requested represent REPI at trade shows or events.