Quality Control Technician

Company Description

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers. 

  

ROLE OUTLINE

Responsible for wet section process control and laboratory-based quality activities, supporting coating performance, compliance, and production troubleshooting through testing, inspections, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Focus Areas

· Provide wet section process control, including execution of drawdowns and related coating tests

· Conduct claim inspections and complete all required claim testing, including panels and retained samples

· Perform chemical titrations on pretreatment and wastewater systems in accordance with established procedures

· Monitor and verify coating weights, oven cure conditions, and color standards to ensure product conformance

· Verify incoming raw materials meet specification and compliance requirements

· Support internal audits and respond to customer quality documentation requests

· Assist production teams with troubleshooting coating, process, and quality-related issues

· Calibrate laboratory equipment and testing devices according to defined schedules and procedures

· Maintain laboratory chemical inventory and testing supplies to support continuous operations

· Exchange chemical totes using a forklift and performing coating weight checks on steel strip samples

· Provide backup support for product disposition activities and waste treatment processes

· Perform additional related duties as assigned

Foundational Experience

Required Qualifications & Experience: To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications:

· High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

· Two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with quality inspection

· Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as customer specifications, SOPs, work rules, etc.

· Detail Oriented – ensures accuracy of product and documentation to meet internal and/or external customer demands

· Basic math and measurement skills

· Basic computer skills

Desired Qualifications: To be considered an ideal candidate, you should possess some or all of the following qualifications:

· Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial manufacturing experience

· Knowledge of ASTM coating tests

· Experience with spectrophotometer equipment

· ISO quality system experience

Skills and Abilities

· Basic computer skills

· Time Management – prioritizing work to meet internal and/or external customer demands

· Good communication skills

· Mobile equipment operations skills

· Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as schedules, customer specs, SOPs, work rules, etc.

· Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts

· Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Work Environment

The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.