Job Description

Test and analyze every batch of product for quality conformance, making adjustments as required

• Perform quality checks of bulk liquid raw materials

• Maintain adequate records and information on products and raw materials

• Prepare, test and compare experimental samples

• Provide and maintain accurate data and records for raw material evaluations, new product projects and product improvement projects

• Provide basic analysis and conclusion of work performed Quality

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow basic lab safety guidelines and regulations

• Take direction from the supervisor and complete assignments in a timely manner

• Prepare samples using laboratory dispersion and blending equipment

• Recognize processing issues of lab batches and make appropriate adjustments

• Conduct standard tests following Standard Test Procedures including, but not limited to, viscosity, ICI, gloss, tint strength, density, pH, and scrub tests

• Record and report test results

• Report problems associated with test equipment or test processes

• Clean and maintain test equipment, and work area

• Perform basic laboratory maintenance including, but not limited to, pour back, stocking lab supply, adhesion panel preparation, clean-up

• Maintain regular communication with the supervisor

• Conduct standard tests including, but not limited to, Viscosity, Gloss, Solids, Color, Density, pH, Gel tests, and product applications and support reliability testing as required.

• Record pertinent data on raw materials and finished products, including product codes and test results.

• Report problems associated with test equipment and processes.

• Clean and maintain testing equipment and alert supervisors regarding low levels of lab supplies.

• Consistently follow standard test procedures and manage workload independent of supervisors or other training staff.

• Make a routine and accurate corrections to batches that test outside of specifications.

• Prepare samples for shipment to other Company laboratories.

• Rate panels according to visual standards for appearance and assist in quality investigations of field complaint issues.

• Quality Technicians in the Exposure Group also have the following responsibilities: Conduct standard visual ratings tests including, but not limited to, Cracking, Mildew Resistance, Color Fading, Chalking, and Water Beading.

• Model work practices for tests conducted by Quality Technician I personnel.

• Conduct periodic audits of packaging, finished product, and manufacturing processes and issue audit reports.

Education and Experience

• Educational attainment equivalent to high school graduation Some experience in the preparation and testing of paints

• Educational attainment equivalent to high school graduation,

• Considerable quality control and production testing experience involving paints, varnishes, or general coatings

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic lab skills Knowledge of lab safety guidelines and regulations Ability to understand and follow defined testing methods and accurately complete test records Ability to make some analysis and draw conclusions on work performed Knowledge of Behr’s product lines, base, and color system Communication, filing and some computer skills are required

• Maintain regular communications with intra- and inter-department personnel

• Considerable knowledge and familiarity with raw materials and their uses in products

• Considerable knowledge and familiarity with products and test procedures

• Knowledge and literacy of mathematics

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow work rules and specifications

• Ability to consistently set up and operate quality control and testing equipment

• Ability to use effective judgment in testing operations to prioritize incoming samples to best satisfy testing demands

• Ability to organize, file, and maintain quality control inspection and testing records

• Ability to recognize patterns that can affect the quality

• Ability to operate a computer terminal to enter, retrieve, review, or update data

Special Requirements

• Exhibit proficiency in all areas of the Research and Development Technician I classific

• Attainment of passing grade on Quality Technician II proficiency skills test is required