QC Technician | 3rd Shift | Racncho Dominiguez, CA

Techmer PM; California; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits on day one

HSA contribution up to $1,000/year

Teledoc membership included

EAP with 5 counseling sessions

401(k) with 6% match

Vacation 10 days/year

Holidays 10

Parental leave 2 weeks

Tuition reimbursement up to $20,000

Annual salary reviews and bonus

Weekly pay for hourly employees

Job summary

Techmer PM is seeking a QC Technician at our Rancho Dominguez, CA facility for the 3rd shift (9:00 p.m.–5:30 a.m., M–F). Training may occur on 1st/2nd shift. Pay is $23.00 per hour, depending on experience, with benefits starting day one.

Responsibilities include QC testing, color adjustments, COA completion, and maintaining lab records. Minimum HS diploma and 2+ years lab experience required; color spectrophotometer familiarity and basic lab skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least 2 years of lab or compounding experience.
• Experience operating color spectrophotometers and lab equipment.
• Ability to read Product & Process specifications and COA.

Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment and analytical test instruments to verify QC requirements.
• Perform color adjustments on-line or off-line and document actions.
• Complete COA with required information and maintain QC files.
• Investigate nonconforming materials and products and take appropriate action.
• Use basic statistics and SPC tools as applicable.
• Ensure lot-to-lot color consistency and report out-of-control data.
• Maintain lab records, standards, and data files for upcoming runs.

Skills

Spectrophotometer

English proficiency

Hue/Chroma test

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Xrite/DataColor spectrophotometer

Job description

Job Category: Laboratory & Product Development

Requisition Number: QCTEC002098

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Compton, CA 90220, 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 Rancho Dominguez, California facility. This position will be on 3rd shift which is 9:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Training will be conducted on either 1st shift or 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday. Pay rate is $23.00 per hour 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.

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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