Axalta, a global leader in coatings technology, is hiring a QC Technician in Ras Al Khaimah to perform routine inspection, sampling, testing and verification of in-process materials and finished powder coating products, ensuring compliance with approved specifications and quality requirements across production.
About the Company – Axalta Coating Systems
Market Position: Global leader in coatings, operating in over 140 countries
Business Segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings across Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle markets
Production Scale: Coats 30 million vehicles per year worldwide
Sustainability Focus: 2040 carbon neutrality goal plus 10 additional sustainability initiatives
Job Reference: 2026-19692, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Career Growth & Industry Opportunity
Strategic Location: Ras Al Khaimah — a growing industrial and manufacturing hub in the UAE
Global Exposure: Work within a coatings business serving customers across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
Skill Development: Hands-on training in powder coating testing, color evaluation and laboratory equipment calibration
Career Growth: Build a long-term quality control career within a global coatings technology leader
Position Overview
This QC Technician role in Ras Al Khaimah is responsible for performing routine inspection, sampling, testing and verification of in-process materials and finished powder coating products to ensure compliance with approved specifications and quality requirements. The role supports production through timely testing, accurate reporting, effective identification of non-conforming products, and adherence to established QC procedures, safety requirements and good laboratory practices.
Why This Role Matters: As QC Technician at Axalta, you play a direct role in ensuring powder coating products meet strict quality and performance specifications, gain hands-on experience with color measurement, spectrophotometers and laboratory equipment calibration, support production teams by identifying and resolving non-conforming batches quickly, build data analysis skills through trend and defect pattern evaluation, and grow your career within a global coatings company operating in over 140 countries.
Key Responsibilities
In-Process Quality Control
- Collect and test powder coating samples during production according to the defined inspection and testing plan
- Verify critical quality parameters and compare results against product specifications
- Communicate out-of-specification or abnormal results immediately to the QC Supervisor and Production team
- Monitor quality consistency between production batches
Finished Product & Color Testing
- Perform routine physical and application testing including gloss, film thickness, particle size distribution and adhesion
- Conduct visual and instrumental color evaluation against approved standards using spectrophotometers
- Assess gloss, texture, metallic appearance, surface finish and other visual characteristics
- Maintain and handle master color standards and reference panels appropriately
Product Release & Non-Conformance Control
- Verify test results against approved specifications before recommending batch acceptance or release
- Immediately report results outside specification limits and support investigation of non-conforming batches
- Assist with additional testing of reworked or corrected batches
- Ensure only valid and authorized test results are used for product release decisions
Laboratory Equipment, Calibration & Documentation
- Operate laboratory instruments and test equipment according to approved operating procedures
- Perform routine verification checks and ensure instruments are within valid calibration status
- Accurately record observations, measurements, calculations and test results in QC reports and electronic records
- Maintain traceability between samples, production batches, test panels, standards and recorded results
Health, Safety & Environment
- Follow all plant and laboratory HSE requirements and use appropriate PPE
- Properly identify, store, handle and dispose of laboratory chemicals, samples and waste
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, spills and equipment hazards
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Relevant technical or vocational qualifications will be considered based on experience
Experience Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in a QC laboratory or manufacturing quality environment preferred
- Experience in powder coatings, paints or coatings is highly desirable
- Data analysis skills to analyze trends and pareto defects
Essential Skills
- Solid functional/business skills with the ability to provide guidance and drive programs/projects
- Written and spoken proficiency in English as well as the local language
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in laboratory testing and documentation
- Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, specifications and quality plans consistently
About Axalta Coating Systems
Join Axalta, a company that has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. Axalta operates across Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings segments, serving Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle markets across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a diverse global footprint delivering solutions in over 140 countries and coating 30 million vehicles per year, Axalta offers strong career growth opportunities alongside a commitment to sustainability, including a 2040 carbon neutrality goal.
Career Excellence: Build a quality control career supporting powder coating excellence at a globally recognized coatings technology leader.
Who Should Apply?
- QC Laboratory Technicians: With 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment
- Coatings & Paints Professionals: With hands-on powder coating or paint testing experience
- Color Measurement Specialists: Experienced with spectrophotometers and instrumental color evaluation
- Laboratory Equipment Technicians: Familiar with calibration, verification and preventive maintenance
- Manufacturing Quality Graduates: Seeking a technical career within a global coatings company
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