About Bostik, an Arkema company
Bostik is a leading global adhesive specialist in construction, consumer and industrial markets. For more than a century, it has been developing innovative adhesive solutions that are smarter and more adaptive to the forces that shape daily lives. From cradle to grave, from home to office, Bostik's smart adhesives can be found everywhere. With annual sales of 2 billion, the company employees 6,000 people and has a presence in more than 50 countries.www.bostik.com

We have an exciting new opportunity at our Dallas site! We are now hiring for an experienced Quality Technician.

Job Dimensions:

• Ensure QC testing is completed per procedures and results are entered into SAP accurately and within QC time window, when material issues arise (tested out of specification or process limits) Collaborate with various functions to:
  
  
  • Communicate in a timely fashion.
  
  
  • Re-plan Production as needed
  
  
  • Process NCMR for a thorough investigation
  
  
  
  


• Manage and improve the NCMR process


• Lead problem-solving process to eliminate product quality issues


• Use SPC to effectively adjust plant process in coordination with Process Engineer and R&D

Activities:

• Comply with all laboratory safety requirements and maintain laboratory using good housekeeping practices

• Practice safe work habits per OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Bostik specific EHS expectations


• Prioritize testing based on customer requirements or R&D needs


• Properly document and report testing data


• Sample preparation and management per laboratory procedures


• Complete necessary calibration, certification, and pre-use processes required


• Complete required sample testing using lab equipment (Viscometer, Softening Point, Gardner, etc.)


• Manage the nonconforming material process flow (entry, assignment, closure)


• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects


• Perform other assigned duties to support Quality Services and other processes
  
  
  • Review and report production data
  
  
  • Retain management
  
  
  • Plant equipment calibration, etc.
  
  
  
  


• Assist in the enforcement of plant safety rules and procedures


• Ensure pretesting is completed to determine proper starting points for variable raw material adds


• Ensure RM FIFO usage based on lot number and SLED date.

Context and Environment:

• The job involves time-critical laboratory work, without compromise to data integrity.


• Customers are relying on accurate representation of products and release on time.


• Must meet HPE Requirements

Accountabilities:

• Data Accuracy/verification to ensure only material in the specification is released for sale.


• On-time testing to Release Dates


• Effective Communication when material may not get released on time


• Managing all Non-Conforming Materials
  
  

Qualifications/experience required:

• Laboratory experience is preferred.


• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, with preference given to chemistry, biology, engineering, or related fields


• Basic knowledge of statistics is preferred. Able to learn and understand basic statistics (Control Charting, SPC, Cpk, Cp, Std. Dev)


• Ability to self-direct work and processes


• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and display analytical skills


• Demonstrate competency with Microsoft Office suite

A career with Bostik offers a collaborative work environment and supportive development to reach your career goals, with benefits starting day one as part of our competitive total rewards strategy. Bostik, an Arkema company, is a leading global adhesive specialist in construction, consumer and industrial markets. For more than a century, it has been developing innovative adhesive solutions that are smarter and more adaptive to the forces that shape daily lives. From cradle to grave, from home to office, Bostik's smart adhesives can be found everywhere. With annual sales of 2 billion, the company employees 6,000 people and has a presence in more than 50 countries. www.bostik.com. The diversity of our employees is an asset we value and commit to from recruitment through career management. Bostik is an EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications