Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

·        Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports  

·        Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy   

·        Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  

·        Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

DESCRIPTION:

Quality Technician

Glendale, Arizona – Performs a variety of operations to assist quality control judgments for in-process production, finished products and incoming raw materials under supervision of Quality Assurance Laboratory Supervisor. This position requests 3 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.

Essential Functions

·        Keeps current with the production schedule in the Lab

·        Closes out batches from the QC Lab through SAP computer system, and updates Pass/Fail status

·        Releases or corrects incoming lots from production in a timely manner

·        Maintains and updates product folders within the QC Lab

·        Processes color corrections and assists QA Techs as necessary

·        Builds samples, including mixing them, when needed to assist in Color Matching

·        Works on special projects assign by supervisor

·        Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment per established procedures

·        Provides expertise and direction to QA Techs for effective execution of processes and procedures

·        Keeps in communication with sales on needed Color matches

·        Enters tars and processes TARS with customer due date in mind

·        Runs samples as needed by Customers

·        Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity.

·        Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.

·        Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.

·        Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

·        Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

·        3-5 years related experience and or/ training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

·        Prior experience with color adjustments, formulating, sample generation and/or color knowledge is preferred

·        Prior experience working in Laboratory environment is preferred

·        US High School diploma, GED equivalency or relevant experience

Adherence to health and safety regulations (i.e. constant use of protective gear) Flexibility in shifts is a plus

Competencies

         Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:

·        Marked changes in temperature and humidity

·        Dust, fumes and/or airborne particles

·        Moving mechanical parts and vibration

The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Be able to lift, push or pull up to 200 lbs. with the aid of equipment. Be able to stand/walk for 10-hour shift. Able to walk, see, and hear sufficiently to perform assigned tasks. Be able to communicate orally and in writing. The employee must be able to read at a level of comprehension sufficient to meet job requirements.

Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. 

 

Security includes physical security and cyber security.

WHY AVIENT:

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

 

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

 

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.