Quality Control / Laboratory Technician

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

At BADGER COLOR USA, we formulate, manufacture, and market custom concentrate and liquid color solutions for the plastic industry. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings from the shampoo bottle you used this morning to the cutting board you made dinner with, our products assist with daily life routines to creating memories with family and friends. As we continue to thrive as a growing leader in color concentratefor North America, we seek skilled, talented, motivated, and hard-working employees to join our team. We know that behind every great organization is a team of talented people. In order to attract talented individuals, we offer a family-like culture, great benefits, and growth opportunities for careers in color.

Color Careers

We are looking for hard-working, talented team members who embrace our sustainability goals and company values. To support our business and make the quality products our customers expect, we need quality people like you. We want you to join our team.

Culture

We are a family-owned company with headquarters located in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. We continue to grow and currently have manufacturing locations in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, and Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Each of our facilities lives and breathes the BADGER COLOR USA corevalues, putting people first, acting boldly, and celebrating what we can do together as a team.

We know without our team, we would not be able to continue to grow and be successful. That is why we have competitive benefits packages to keep our teams safe and healthy. We also offer additional benefits to help with our team’s wellness, retirement, and personal time-off.

• Medical
• Vision
• Paid Time-off & Holidays
• 401K Match
• Life & Disability Insurance

Values

Put People First

• Customers, employees, and suppliers are at the heart of everything we do.

Act Boldly

• We embrace change, adapt quickly, work hard and never stop innovating.
• We respect, value, and celebrate what we can do together.

Looking for a Career Change? We'll Train the Right Candidate!

Badger Color Concentrates is seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our Quality and Laboratory team. Whether you have previous manufacturing, quality, or laboratory experience, or you're looking for a new career path, we encourage you to apply.

We are a leading manufacturer of color masterbatch and specialty concentrates, and we're looking for team members who enjoy problem-solving, working with their hands, and paying close attention to detail. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train candidates with the right attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Available Shifts

1st Shift

2nd Shift

• $1.00/hour shift premium

3rd Shift

• $2.50/hour shift premium

Training will be conducted on 1st shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM).

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What You'll Do

As a Quality Control / Laboratory Technician, you'll play an important role in ensuring our products meet both customer and company quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

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What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, quality control, laboratory work, plastics, or color matching is 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.

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• No waiting period for paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Benefits begin after 60 days of employment.

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Why Badger Color?

At Badger Color Concentrates, you'll be part of a team that takes pride in producing high-quality products for customers across a variety of industries. This position offers hands-on training, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to develop specialized skills in color science, quality assurance, and manufacturing.

Experience is preferred, but we will train motivated individuals who are eager to learn and build a long-term career with us.