Quality Control Technician
About The Position
The Quality Control Technician primarily works in a laboratory, with occasional visits to plant production areas to collect samples or inspect equipment. The role approves or adjusts products using visual analysis and spectrophotometer color measurements against a standard. Strong color discrimination is essential, and the ideal candidate can pass the Farnsworth/Munsell 100 hue test. The technician performs physical and chemical testing, prepares reagents, maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment, manages product retains, and enters and analyzes data. The role also includes monitoring laboratory supply levels, sampling raw materials and products at different production stages, recommending process-equipment changes based on analysis, and contributing to continuous improvement and efficiency efforts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED plus experience demonstrating high technical aptitude, or an associate degree in a science-related course of study.
- Ability to perform all job functions safely and successfully.
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
- Ability to climb up and down stairs and/or ladders.
- Ability to maintain punctual attendance and have reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED with 3 years of laboratory experience, or a bachelor's degree in a chemistry-related course of study.
- Experience color matching.
- Previous professional or school experience in a laboratory setting.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office products.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong basic math skills, including the ability to solve algebraic problems.
- Ability to pass the Farnsworth/Munsell 100 hue test.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate color visually and through machine measurement.
- Adjust color based on analysis.
- Conduct physical attribute testing, including mesh residue, loss on drying, Hegman grind, and pH testing.
- Conduct chemical attribute testing, including Fe content by titration and jar testing.
- Prepare laboratory reagents.
- Perform routine maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment.
- Calibrate laboratory equipment.
- Manage product retains.
- Enter and analyze data.
- Stock laboratory consumables and monitor stock levels.
- Sample raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
- Recommend process-equipment changes based on analysis.
- Contribute to continuous improvement systems and identify opportunities to increase efficiency.
- Occasionally enter plant production areas to procure samples or inspect equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
