Quality Control Lab Technician – Gelcoat Production

IP Corporation; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

IP Corporation is seeking an experienced Quality Control Laboratory Technician for our gelcoat plant in Hickory, North Carolina. You will perform required testing on production batches to ensure quality specifications are met and will work 5:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Thursday, with overtime as needed.

The role requires college-level science/math training or QC lab experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long shifts.

Qualifications

• College-level science and/or math training or QC/lab experience in the chemical industry.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal direction.
• Strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Must wear PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hard hat, gloves, respirator when appropriate).
• Must be able to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand a 10‑hour shift.
• Color matching/spectrophotometer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and best practices in the lab.
• Ensure product quality by testing production batches before shipment.
• Multi-task, stay organized and prioritize tasks to meet schedules.
• Approve raw materials and perform QC testing on specified materials.
• Collaborate with QA Manager, Shift Supervisors and Research Chemists to resolve issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Computer skills

Analytical & troubleshooting

PPE compliance

Color discernment

Lift 50 lbs

Stand 10‑hour shift

Education

College-level training in science and/or math

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Color matching

Job description

IP Corporation is seeking an experienced Quality Control Laboratory Technician for our gelcoat plant in Hickory, North Carolina. You will perform required testing on production batches to ensure quality specifications are met and will work 5:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Thursday, with overtime as needed.

The role requires college-level science/math training or QC lab experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long shifts.