Quality Control Technician
Launch your career in coatings technology, color science, and advanced manufacturing. Become a technical problem-solver responsible for ensuring the appearance, performance, and quality of coatings used in demanding aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn a specialized skill set that combines chemistry, manufacturing, color science, and data analysis.
About the role
Working alongside chemists, engineers, and production teams, you'll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading technology while developing expertise that is highly valued throughout the coatings and manufacturing industries. The skills you gain here can lead to future opportunities in Quality, Research & Development, Process Engineering, Technical Service, and Manufacturing Leadership.
In this role you'll develop expertise in:
- Color matching and color science
- Industrial coatings technology
- Laboratory testing and quality systems
- Process improvement and data analysis
- Manufacturing operations
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Industry-leading color measurement technology
What You'll Learn
As part of our Quality team, you will receive hands-on training in:
- Professional color matching techniques
- Spectrophotometer operation and color analysis
- Paint and coatings formulation concepts
- Quality control laboratory testing
- Manufacturing data analysis
- Problem-solving and root cause investigation
- ERP and quality management systems
- Environmental health and safety practices
Responsibilities
You'll play a critical role in ensuring every batch meets customer expectations by:
- Evaluating color, gloss, and appearance standards
- Using advanced color measurement equipment
- Creating and reviewing sample panels
- Performing laboratory quality testing
- Partnering with chemists to resolve technical challenges
- Making data-driven adjustments that improve product quality
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility
Requirements
Ideal for recent graduates with backgrounds in:
- Chemistry
- Chemical Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
- Industrial Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Materials Science
- Laboratory Sciences
- Paint and Coatings Programs
- Quality Management
- Industrial Engineering
Candidates with internships, laboratory coursework, manufacturing experience, or strong mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
Skills
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Naturally detail-oriented
- Curious and eager to learn
- Comfortable working with data and numbers
- Interested in science and manufacturing
- Strong communicators and team players
- Passionate about solving technical problems
Most importantly, we're looking for people who want to develop a long-term career in manufacturing, quality, coatings, or laboratory operations.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. 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:
- 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)
Schedule
This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in West Chicago, IL.