Quality Control Technician - Waukegan, IL

Date: Feb 20, 2026 · Location: Waukegan, IL, US, · Company: AkzoNobel · About AkzoNobel · 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, I ...

Job description

Date: Feb 20, 2026

Location: Waukegan, IL, US,

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

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.

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Job Purpose

Coordinate the collection of history batch/sample data to determine opportunities of improvement for Right First Time . Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes to measure product's physical characteristics. Use highly sophisticated and precise testing instruments.

Following established procedures and guidelines, test and conduct routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished product, using variety of testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality.

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Key Responsibilities

• Must follow all established safety rules and procedures.
• Must demonstrate integrity while performing duties as per company's Code of Conduct.
• Perform a wide variety of complex testing processes on production batches to measure product's physical or chemical characteristics. Tests include, but are not limited to, viscosity, weight per unit of measure, flow, gloss, color characteristics (compared with standards), and various other similar tests.
• Collect and analyze data from ERP system and inspection plans to determine bad actors.
• Communicate status of internal and internal issues to stake holders
• Help identify potential causes of complaints.
• Ability to participate and aid in root cause investigations.
• Take part in the discussion and communication with QA colleagues, provide support on optimizing & standardizing specification and inspection method of finished products.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Skills:

1. Analytical skills

2. Customer focus

3. SAP ERP experience preferred, MS applications, lab equipment hardware and software operation, interpretation and trouble shooting.

4. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong Excel background.

5. Physical testing and application of coatings.

6. Team player – works well independently and in a team environment.

7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with various levels of management and personnel. (Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills)

8. Proficient in math calculations related to quality analysis.

Abilities:

9. Able to work 8 hours per day in standing tasks

10. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

11. Able to multi-task in a fast paced, continually changing environment.

12. Perform tasks with all required PPE safely and proficiently.

13. Comfortable with changing priorities and making quick, accurate decisions on problems that arise.

14. Time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.

Pre Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in science (chemistry/physics or alike) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 - 5 years in a manufacturing support lab, coatings/polymers preferred.
• Knowledge in aerospace business/AS9100D preferred.
• Experience in interpreting policies and guidance documents and can correctly apply them as appropriate to related activities.
• Identify procedural gaps and product risk and where appropriate, recommend contingency plans, and strategies to mitigate compliance.
• Problem solving. Driving effective problem solving and corrective action techniques to resolve quality issues: data driven decision making.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this role $29.00/hour

401K retirement savings with 6% company match

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits

Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay

Short & Long term disability

Paid Parental leave after 1 year

Career growth opportunities

Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Competencies

Accepting Direction

Accepting Responsibility

Acquiring Information

At AkzoNobel 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.

Requisition ID: 51600

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