QC Technician - Dry

About the Role

Penn Color is looking for a QC Technician - Dry to join our Quality Control team in Hatfield, PA. This entry-level, hands-on role supports quality control operations by preparing test samples, operating lab-scale equipment, evaluating product quality, and recording accurate test results. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn quality control processes in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and mix test materials according to standardized formulas and specifications.
• Prepare test samples using lab-scale equipment such as 2-roll mills, extruders, and injection molders.
• Learn and apply color evaluation techniques using spectrophotometer readings and visual inspection.
• Record and enter test results into designated systems or databases with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate test results, observations, and concerns to the QC Lead, Trainer, or designated team members.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment, laboratory areas, and workspaces to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform Melt Flow analysis and additional physical property testing to validate product performance.
• Follow all safety procedures, SOPs, PPE requirements, and quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0 to 6 months of related experience preferred.
• Basic office and computer skills for data entry, reporting, and communication.
• Willingness to learn quality control testing methods, lab equipment, and color evaluation techniques.
• Mechanical aptitude or interest in hands-on equipment operation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work well with leads, trainers, and team members in a fast-paced lab and production support environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Work is performed in a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Regular standing for most of an 8-hour shift, with frequent walking, reaching, bending, and handling of test materials, tools, and equipment.
• Regular lifting up to 50 pounds, including bags, containers, sample pans, and equipment parts.
• Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending during sample preparation, equipment cleaning, or material retrieval.
• Frequent use of lab-scale machinery such as 2-roll mills, extruders, injection molders, pneumatic cutters, melt indexers, and other test equipment.
• May involve exposure to heat, equipment pinch points, pneumatic tools, solvents, fumes, dust irritants, sharp edges, and moving components.
• Required PPE must be worn in designated areas, including safety glasses, heat-resistant gloves, lab coat, and any other required protection.
• The QC Lab operates across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with weekend rotations as required by production needs, typically two Saturdays per month.

Why Join Penn Color?

At Penn Color, quality is central to how we serve our customers and support manufacturing. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience with lab testing, color evaluation, production support, and quality systems while working with a team that values accuracy, safety, and continuous learning.