QC Technician -3rd Shift

Techmer PM; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day 1

HSA up to $1,000 per year

Free Teledoc

EAP with 5 counseling sessions

401(k) with 6% company match

Investment advice for 401(k)

Disability & life insurance

Vacation days

Company holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement up to $20,000

Salary reviews & bonuses

Weekly pay for hourly employees

Job summary

Techmer PM is seeking a QC Technician for our Clinton, Tennessee facility on the 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m., Sunday–Friday).

The starting rate is $18.50 and up depending on experience, with a broad benefits package and opportunities for annual salary reviews and bonuses. You will certify manufactured products for compliance with P&P specifications, perform product testing, online color adjustments, and disposition nonconforming items.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 2 years of compounding or lab experience
• Prior experience using a color spectrophotometer
• Strong written and verbal communication in English
• Spanish proficiency a plus
• Knowledge of basic mathematics for analytics

Responsibilities

• Operates injection molding, blown film, pellet melter, roll mills and fiber lines as applicable.
• Uses Melt Indexer and moisture/volatile analyzers for plastics testing.
• Performs inspections per the Product & Process specification.
• Adjusts color on-line or off-line; collaborates on run vs. pull decisions.
• Uses statistical tools like SQC/SPC where applicable.
• Identifies out-of-control data points and takes action as needed.
• Completes Certificate of Analysis with required information.
• Investigates nonconforming materials/products and takes proper action.
• Maintains QC files and references standards for upcoming runs.

Skills

Color spectrophotometer

MS Office

English communication

Hue value test

Lab testing experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Melt Indexer

Volatile/Moisture analyzer

Color spectrophotometer

Job description

Job Category: Laboratory & Product Development

Requisition Number: QCTEC001909

• Posted : April 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Clinton, TN 37716, USA

Description

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

We are currently seeking a QC Technician for our Clinton, Tennessee facility. This position will be on 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.) Sunday-Friday. Starting rate for this position will be $18.50 and up depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Eligible for medical benefits on your first day!
• High-deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year.
• Free Teledoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program which includes 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance
• 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution
• Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan.
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year)
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 2 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum
• Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
• Hourly employees are paid weekly on Friday

Job Purpose:

Responsible for manufactured product certification by assuring that they conform to customer and Techmer PM requirements as specified in the Product and Process (P&P) Specification. This includes product testing, online color adjustments, identifying and dispositioning nonconforming products. This position requires an individual who has thorough knowledge of all QC procedures and lab equipment as well as raw materials and finished products.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will ensure all products/materials meet quality requirements through quality control testing, sample compounding, and that all company resources are utilized efficiently.

• Operates process equipment to include injection molding machine, blown film machine, pellet melter, roll mills, and fiber lines as applicable.
• Operates analytical test equipment for plastic applications including Melt Indexer, Volatile/Moisture analyzer and others as required.
• Performs inspection per the Product and Process (P&P) Specification.
• Adjusts color either on-line or off-line. Consults with manufacturing supervisor and technical services in making run vs. pull (termination) decisions with problematic orders (products).
• Utilizes statistical tools e.g. SQC/SPC when applicable.
• Identifies out of control data points and takes proper action when applicable.
• Completes Certificate of Analysis (COA) with appropriate information as required.
• Investigates nonconforming raw materials and manufactured products and takes the proper action.
• Maintains product QC files to include making standards (if needed), entering data, closing out file and refiling, file retrieval for upcoming runs, verifying standard and taking the proper action if file is incomplete or standard is missing.

Core Competencies:

• Ensure product lot to lot consistency
• Quality in Everything We do

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior experience in using a color spectrophotometer – Xrite, DataColor, or other equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have passed a Hue Value/Chroma Munsell test and be able to differentiate color hues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics to be able to understand & execute analytical reports.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 2 years of compounding or lab experience

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