Quality Control Technician
Job Description
- Familiarity with SAP
- Perform testing of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance.
- Accurately report QC results and communicate findings to plant management.
- Enter QC data, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely documentation.
- Verify incoming raw materials by collecting and checking Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
- Follow all Sika safety and EHS policies and practices.
- Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and properly stocked.
- Identify and report any unsafe conditions promptly.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to quality.
- Effective communicator comfortable working with different teams.
- Team player thriving in a collaborative environment.
- Associate degree or HS diploma with 1-3 years’ experience in QC testing.
- Good math and computer skills, competent with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision.
- 401k with Generous Company Match
- Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid time off, paid holidays
- Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Education Assistance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
Responsibilities & Opportunities
Sika is looking for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician!
Are you passionate about quality, precision, and safety? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, hands-on environment where your work directly contributes to product excellence? Sika, a global leader in building materials, is looking for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join our growing team!
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing process, testing raw materials and finished goods to ensure they meet Sika's internal quality standards and external regulatory specifications. You’ll work closely with production teams, management, and corporate stakeholders to support ongoing improvements in safety, efficiency, and product integrity.
What You’ll Do:
Quality & Testing Responsibilities:
- Perform testing of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with Sika’s Quality Control specifications.
- Accurately report QC results and effectively communicate findings to plant management.
- Participate as an active member of the production team, representing QC in all interactions.
- Enter QC data, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely documentation.
- Verify incoming raw materials by collecting and checking Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
- Support special projects related to safety, efficiency, and corporate initiatives.
- Assist with sample shipments and maintain a minimal but sufficient inventory of lab supplies.
- Track calibration of lab equipment and maintain compliance with internal standards.
- Learn about plant processes and controls that impact overall quality.
Lab Organization & Safety:
- Follow all Sika safety and EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) policies and practices.
- Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and properly stocked with test materials and equipment.
- Identify and report any unsafe conditions promptly to maintain a safe work environment.
- Work proactively to improve lab safety and workflow efficiencies.
What We’re Looking For:
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to quality.
- Effective communicator who is comfortable working with different teams across the plant.
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Eager to learn and grow within the company.
Salary Range: $24 - $28 an hour based on education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.
Preferred Skills
- Associate degree or HS diploma with 1-3 years’ experience in overall QC testing and methodology in manufacturing environment.
- Good math and computer skills required, competent with Microsoft Word and Excel software.
- Familiarity with SAP is a plus
- Ability to problem solve required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with little supervision
Perks & Benefits
- 401k with Generous Company Match
- Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid time off, paid holidays
- Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Education Assistance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program & More!
Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.
Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.
About Sika
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.
Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.
