Polymer Color Quality Assurance Technician

Mural Industrial; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mural Industrial in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Polymer Color Quality Assurance Technician for a contract role of 60–90 days. The role involves performing routine quality tests on finished batches and incoming materials, and applying color matching expertise to meet customer specs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing or quality control, experience with SAP data entry, and a forklift license. You will document results, support investigations, and uphold safety and housekeeping

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years in manufacturing or industrial production.
• 1+ year in quality control or lab testing; colorants background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run routine QC tests on finished batches and incoming materials.
• Assess color and material attributes against customer criteria; apply color matching.
• Enter test results into SAP and maintain QA documentation.
• Support supplier COA maintenance and calibration checks on instruments.
• Assist with investigations and corrective actions for nonconformances.

Skills

Color matching

Quality control

SAP data entry

Forklift license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Polymer Color Quality Assurance TechnicianLocation: 337 Timber Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115 (Charlotte metro, ~30 miles north)Compensation: $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experienceEngagement: Contract, approximately 60–90 days (final duration set by production needs)About the opportunityMural is partnering with a global specialty chemical and polymer materials manufacturer that formulates polymer colorants and specialty additives used in automotive parts, packaging, appliances, and consumer products. We’re seeking a Quality Control professional who thrives on precision, communication, and hands-on lab work in a fast-moving manufacturing setting.A day in the roleAt 5:30 AM you’re on the production floor, the go-to quality resource for operators and supervisors. You begin by reviewing the overnight batches and incoming raw materials queued for testing. Through the morning, you run standard QC methods, evaluate color against customer standards (your color matching know-how shines here), and decide if each batch meets spec—or what adjustments are required. You capture every result in SAP, keep supplier Certificates of Analysis in order, and verify that gauges and instruments are calibrated and behaving as expected. When a customer complaint or nonconformance surfaces, you contribute to the investigation and corrective actions. Throughout the shift, you model safe work practices, PPE use, and strong housekeeping. By 4:00 PM, the paperwork is complete, the lab is organized, and you’re off—Friday included, barring the occasional production exception.What you’ll tackleExecute routine quality tests on finished batches and on incoming raw materials to confirm compliance with internal and customer specificationsAssess color and material attributes against customer-defined criteria; apply color matching expertise to guide decisionsPartner with production to recommend and help implement adjustments for out-of-spec materialMaintain supplier Certificates of Analysis and required quality documentationEnter all test data into SAP accurately and on timeConfirm proper calibration and function of gauges and test equipmentAssist with complaint investigations and corrective action activitiesFollow safety protocols, PPE standards, and housekeeping practices during the entire shiftSchedule you can count onMonday–Thursday, 5:30 AM–4:00 PM. Fridays are part of your regular time off, with only occasional exceptions driven by production.QualificationsRequiredHigh school diploma or GED3+ years in manufacturing or industrial production1+ year in quality control or lab testingColor matching or colorant background strongly preferred for this workExperience using SAP for quality data entryActive forklift licenseKnowledge of standard lab testing procedures and documentationPreferredDirect experience within colorants, coatings, plastics, or specialty chemicalsHistory managing supplier Certificates of AnalysisInvolvement in corrective action or complaint investigation processesExperience verifying and calibrating test equipmentWhy this roleIt’s a chance to work with advanced materials that show up in everyday products—while enjoying a rare, reliable four-day week in a stable, safety-minded plant.