Quality Control Technician

Overview

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Responsibilities

The Quality Control Technician supports manufacturing processes by performing routine in-process testing; finished product testing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols and product specifications; and by making decisions regarding product quality and inventory release.

• Generates quality records, updates files and information in LIMs database.
• The Quality Control Technician is an advanced user in LIMs with good overall computer proficiency since the majority of equipment is computer-based.
• Calibrates applicable equipment as per SOP and calibration schedule to demonstrate "fitness for use".
• Performs basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and prepares equipment for maintenance activity.
• The Quality Control Technician is involved in projects and investigations that require lab support and in continuous improvements (testing and method development).

This position requires teamwork and cooperation with other plant partners such as maintenance, operations, and technical departments. This position is staffed on a 24-hour/7-day basis via 12-hour rotating shifts. Effective and timely communication with other plant personnel such as operations and the technical group is essential. 5R operations are additionally supported; training of 5R QC/extruder operators and calibration + troubleshooting of 5R lab equipment are performed by the QC Technician.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Two-year technical diploma in NAIT/SAIT or bachelor’s degree.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in science.
• Experience in Chemical Technology or Plastics Technology program.
• Chemistry or Polymer background with laboratory experience.
• Experience in an industrial production environment.
• Working knowledge of polymer testing.
• Experience with quality systems and compliance SAP and/or LIMS system.

Hours of Work

This position requires shift work. The shifts will be a rotating twelve-hour (days to night) shift schedule.