Quality Control & Lab Technician — Color Science & Growth

Badger Color; Town of Mukwonago, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays (no waiting period)

Job summary

Badger Color USA in Mukwonago, WI, seeks a Quality Control / Laboratory Technician to ensure products meet strict specifications. You will read batch tickets, weigh formulations, and produce color samples using lab and molding equipment.

You will perform tests such as melt flow, FTIR, moisture and ash analyses, maintain paperwork, and support continuous improvement. Training is provided; overtime and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality control, laboratory work, plastics, or color matching preferred but not required.
• Ability to distinguish color differences accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Reading batch tickets and product specifications.
• Weighing and preparing color formulations.
• Producing color samples using laboratory and molding equipment.
• Evaluating product color and quality using visual inspection and analytical instruments.
• Making color adjustments to ensure products meet specifications.
• Performing quality tests such as melt flow, FTIR, moisture analysis, ash testing, and other laboratory evaluations.
• Recording and maintaining accurate quality and production documentation.
• Communicating quality concerns and test results to production and management teams.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as needed.
• Assisting with general laboratory and quality department activities.

Skills

Color matching

Quality control

Laboratory work

Manufacturing

Attention to detail

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FTIR

Mold equipment

Job description

Badger Color USA in Mukwonago, WI, seeks a Quality Control / Laboratory Technician to ensure products meet strict specifications. You will read batch tickets, weigh formulations, and produce color samples using lab and molding equipment.

You will perform tests such as melt flow, FTIR, moisture and ash analyses, maintain paperwork, and support continuous improvement. Training is provided; overtime and weekend shifts may be required.