QC Technician - Weekend Evenings

Techmer PM; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for medical benefits on your first day

401(k) with 6% company match

Tuition reimbursement up to $20,000

Job summary

Techmer PM is seeking a QC Technician for their Clinton, Tennessee facility. This full-time role involves ensuring products meet quality standards through testing and adjustments, particularly in color quality control. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least two years of compounding or lab experience. Responsibilities include operating analytical equipment, following specifications, and maintaining QC records. A starting salary of $18.50/hour plus benefits is provided, including medical and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of compounding or lab experience.
• Must have passed a Hue Value/Chroma Munsell test and be able to differentiate color hues.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics to execute analytical reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet quality requirements through quality control testing.
• Operates process equipment including injection molding machine and others.
• Performs inspection as per the Product and Process (P&P) Specification.

Skills

Color identification

Quality control testing

Basic computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Color spectrophotometer

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Category: Laboratory & Product Development

Requisition Number: QCTEC001941

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

Locations

Tennessee - Clinton Site
One Quality Circle
Clinton, TN 37716, USA

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 Weekend Evenings Shift (7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.) Friday-Sunday. Starting rate for this position will be $18.50 and up depending on experience plus a $3/hour shift differential.

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 offline. 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 re‑filing, 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

Preferred

Colormatching

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