Quality Control Color Shader:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Quality Control Color Shader
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st shift, (7:00 AM - 3:30PM)
Pay Range: \$20.00 - \$25.00 per hour (based On Experience And Qualifications)

About the role

Since 1923, Hentzen Coatings, Inc. has remained an independent, privately held company dedicated to excellence in the development and manufacture of advanced coatings. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has earned us recognition as a trusted partner and technology leader in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

Responsibilities

• Determine the type and quantity of colorants, gloss additives, and other modifiers required to match products to established physical standards.
• Operate a spectrophotometer (X-Rite) to obtain color measurements against stored standards and accurately interpret results.
• Prepare test panels, primarily through hand spraying, and visually evaluate panels for color accuracy and overall appearance.
• Collaborate with chemists and supervisors to determine corrective procedures and additives for out-of-specification products; update formulas to improve color accuracy in future batches.
• Enter final quality results into the data management system and utilize historical database data to tint and adjust production batches.
• Perform Quality Control laboratory testing, including viscosity, solids content, and weight per gallon measurements.
• Physically add tints, flatteners, and other additives directly to production tanks as required.
• Participate in housekeeping activities, including the proper disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with Company Procedures And Regulatory Requirements.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education Level: Associate's or two-year college degree or equivalent.
• Preferred experience level: Three or more years of experience in batch creation, wet testing, color matching, and...