Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Actalent · Bessemer, AL · 4 days ago
On-siteAnalyst$25–$35/hrContract
Description
- Compliance with all site safety rules, PPE requirements, and SDS procedures for all materials handled.
- QC Lab housekeeping, organization, and 5S standards maintained every shift.
- Batch approval and hold/release testing: viscosity, grind fineness, color (visual and spectrophotometer/Delta E), gloss, weight per gallon, and film appearance (drawdown panels).
- Drawdown panel preparation: substrate selection, coating application, and cure per bake schedule.
- Spectrophotometer operation, calibration verification, and color standard library maintenance.
- Clean check evaluation for filling operations; approve or reject samples promptly to support production throughput.
- In-process quality checks on batches during production (viscosity, grind, color, appearance) as requested.
- Physical and performance testing: adhesion (ASTM D3359), flexibility (T-bend, mandrel bend, reverse impact), hardness (ASTM D3363), film thickness, gloss, and chemical resistance (MEK rub).
- Instrument calibration verification at shift start; maintain calibration records for all QC instruments.
- Accurate, real-time completion of all QC records, batch tickets, and ERP data entry (Datacor).
- Retain sample collection, labeling, and storage per Titan’s retention schedule.
- Customer complaint support: retrieve retain samples, prepare comparison panels, document investigation findings.
- Raw material incoming inspection when required; verify against COAs and incoming material specifications.
- Waste and sample disposal per Titan’s waste handling procedures and EPA requirements.
- Quarterly inventory counts and department paperwork as assigned.
- Notification of equipment failures or out-of-spec conditions to the QC Manager and Production Supervisor.
Skills
- Quality control
- Laboratory
- Gmp
- Qc
- chemistry
Top Skills
- Quality control
- Laboratory
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience with color computers is a plus
- Previous experience in industrial paint/coating QC lab is preferred
Experience Level
Intermediate LevelJob Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bessemer, AL.Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)