Quality Control Technician

Our client, a manufacturing company in Doraville, is hiring a Quality Control Technician II.

This role is on site 5 days a week.

Reporting to the Quality Engineering Manager, the Quality Control Technician II is responsible for supporting operations by performing in-process and finished goods inspections across a broad epoxy portfolio. The technician ensures all testing complies with engineering standards (ASTM, ISO), customer specifications, and internal requirements.

This role also supports incoming raw material inspection, shelf-life extension, research and development, inventory management, continuous improvement, and safety initiatives. This is a hands-on laboratory role requiring daily preparation of adhesively bonded assemblies and destructive testing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a high degree of workplace professionalism
• Work safely with various chemicals and formulations using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with staff and management to ensure timely delivery of test results
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
• Operate digital balances, compressed gas cylinders, and basic laboratory equipment
• Machine parts using a band saw, grinding wheel, mill, and other tools per customer requirements
• Prepare adhesively bonded assemblies according to customer drawings and specifications
• Determine mechanical strength of adhesive assemblies using universal test frames (compression, shear, and peel)
• Perform flammability testing using burn chambers
• Evaluate application characteristics of adhesives using viscometers, slump jigs, extruders, and rheometers
• Conduct physical inspections including density, durometer hardness, and fineness of grind
• Analyze and interpret test data and respond to trends
• Support in-process inspections and coordinate key manufacturing processes
• Inspect incoming raw materials to ensure suitability for production
• Maintain accurate records including date, product name, batch number, sample number, and test results using basic software
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and customer satisfaction
• Participate in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse team and independently
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
• Comfortable working in a chemical laboratory environment and performing tests per material specifications
• Basic mathematical proficiency
• Proficient in basic computer applications (MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word) and ability to learn testing software
• Adaptability to changing daily workloads