Quality Technician 3rd Shift Waukegan

Date: Jan 15, 2026

Quality Technician 3rd Shift Waukegan

About Akzo Nobel:
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life.

Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

This position is for 3rd shift.

• Conducts tests including but not limited to viscosity, gloss, hardness, weight per gallon, non-volatile content, cleanliness, adhesion, and paint film properties.
• Tests raw materials.
• Writes up adjustments to batches that are outside of specification within approved ranges and guidelines.
• Consults with QC and Production leadership, and RDI personnel to resolve batch performance issues.
• Participates in 5S and general housekeeping activities in the laboratory.

• High School diploma.
• Good basic math and computer skills in MS Office applications.
• Required to walk or stand majority of the shift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Capable of wearing breathing apparatus and capable of passing a fit test.

• Two years of college.
• Two years laboratory experience.

• Compensation for this role $28.00/hour with a $1.50 shift differential for hours worked on 3rd shift.
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match.
• Medical insurance with HSA.
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&DD benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay.
• Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans.
• Short & Long term disability.
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee appreciation days.

At Akzo Nobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable.

In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.