Quality Control Technician
PPG | Shildon
Full Time | Permanent
As a Quality Control Technician, you will ensure that the quality of product manufactured, and its supporting documentation, conforms to industry and customer requirements.
Shifts: Monday - Friday 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00 (Possibility of additional 22:00-06:00 shift)
What's in it for you...
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Competitive starting salary with yearly pay reviews
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Local site annual bonus
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Progression opportunities within a global organization
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Upskilling, exposure and development opportunities
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Excellent benefits package including generous pension contributions, private healthcare plans, staff discounts and more
Key Responsibilities
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In-process and final testing of batches to required specifications.
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Testing and approval of raw materials and 3rd party intermediates to required specifications
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Checking and recording of results according to good documentation practices
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Generating, checking and signing test reports where required.
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Communicating progress updates and test information within the department and to other relevant functions as needed, including accurate updates on business priority codes
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Involvement and specific area ownership of 5S within lab.
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Checking of equipment for calibration status
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Involvement in RCA sessions as needed
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Compliance with all relevant EHS policies and standard operating procedures.
Qualifications/ Skills
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Prior laboratory experience (Highly desired)
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Good communication skills
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Ability to work as a team
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Passion to exceed customer expectations and natural bias for continual improvement
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Ability to work unsupervised.
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Good IT skills (the role will involve logging data within systems)
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About us:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
The PPG Way 2030
We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
We act with purpose and speed
Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
We are excellent operators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
We are PPG proud
Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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